specialize
/spɛʃə,laɪz/
verb
10 letters3 syllables23 points in Scrabble®26 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
VERB
1
Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.
2
Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study.
“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
3
Be specific about.
4
Devote oneself to a special area of work.
“She specializes in honey bees”
“This baker specializes in French bread”
5
Suit to a special purpose.
“specialize one's research”
“this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches”
WORD FORMS
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®23 points
Words With Friends®26 points
Double word46 points
Triple word69 points
GOOD TO KNOW
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Starts & ends withS … E
Syllablesspe · cial · ize
SYNONYMS & RELATED12
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