separate vs severalize

separate is a noun but severalize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
separate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
severalize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, separate and severalize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of separate include differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, severalise, tell, tell apart.

As verbs, severalize is a hyponym of separate; that is, severalize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:

As verbs, severalize is a hypernym of separate; that is, severalize is a word with a broader meaning than separate:

Other hypernyms of separate include differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, tell, tell apart.

separate (noun)	severalize (noun)
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

separate (adjective)	severalize (adjective)
independent; not united or joint
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
have the connection undone; having become separate

separate (verb)	severalize (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	mark as different
divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork	distinguish or separate
arrange or order by classes or categories
mark as different
move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
divide into components or constituents
go one's own way; move apart
make a division or separation
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
separate into parts or portions
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
act as a barrier between; stand between