specialize vs speciate

specialize and speciate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, specialize and speciate are synonyms defined as:

specialize and speciate: evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

Other synonyms of specialize include differentiate, specialise.

specialize (verb)	speciate (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study	evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
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