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specialize vs vary

vary vs specialize

specialize and vary both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specialize No No Yes No
vary No No Yes No
As verbs, vary is a hypernym of specialize; that is, vary is a word with a broader meaning than specialize:
  • specialize: become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
  • vary: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Other hypernyms of specialize include alter, change.
specialize (verb) vary (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
suit to a special purpose make something more diverse and varied
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment be at variance with; be out of line with
be specific about be subject to change in accordance with a variable
devote oneself to a special area of work
Difference between specialize and vary

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