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specialize vs alter

alter vs specialize

specialize and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specialize No No Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of specialize; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than specialize:
  • specialize: become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
  • alter: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Other hypernyms of specialize include change, vary.
specialize (verb) alter (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study remove the ovaries of
suit to a special purpose become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
be specific about insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
devote oneself to a special area of work make an alteration to
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