speciate vs specialise

speciate and specialise both are verbs.

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

As verbs, speciate and specialise are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of speciate include differentiate, specialize.

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