particularize vs specialize

particularize and specialize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
particularize	No	No	Yes	No
specialize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, particularize and specialize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of particularize include particularise, specialise, specify.

particularize (verb)	specialize (verb)
be specific about	become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
	suit to a special purpose
	evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
	be specific about
	devote oneself to a special area of work