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specify vs enlarge

enlarge vs specify

specify and enlarge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
enlarge No No Yes No
As verbs, enlarge is a hypernym of specify; that is, enlarge is a word with a broader meaning than specify:
  • specify: be specific about
  • enlarge: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Other hypernyms of specify include dilate, elaborate, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.
specify (verb) enlarge (verb)
design or destine become larger or bigger
define clearly make large
select something or someone for a specific purpose make larger
be specific about add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
decide upon or fix definitely
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
determine the essential quality of
Difference between specify and enlarge

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