specialize vs expand

expand vs specialize

specialize and expand both are verbs.

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

As verbs, expand is a hypernym of specialize; that is, expand is a word with a broader meaning than specialize:

specialize: be specific about
expand: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Other hypernyms of specialize include dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.

specialize (verb)	expand (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study	grow vigorously
suit to a special purpose	exaggerate or make bigger
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment	become larger in size or volume or quantity
be specific about	expand the influence of
devote oneself to a special area of work	make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
	extend in one or more directions

Difference between specialize and expand

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