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specialise vs enlarge

enlarge vs specialise

specialise and enlarge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specialise No No Yes No
enlarge No No Yes No
As verbs, enlarge is a hypernym of specialise; that is, enlarge is a word with a broader meaning than specialise:
  • specialise: be specific about
  • enlarge: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Other hypernyms of specialise include dilate, elaborate, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.
specialise (verb) enlarge (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study become larger or bigger
suit to a special purpose make large
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment make larger
be specific about add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
devote oneself to a special area of work
Difference between specialise and enlarge

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