specialize

[spesh-uh-lahyz] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz /

VERB

concentrate on specific area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

train

STRONG

practice pursue

WEAK

be into develop oneself in do one's thing go in for have a weakness for limit oneself to practice exclusively study intensively work in

Antonyms

STRONG

stop

WEAK

broaden

Example Sentences

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That’s the challenge—and opportunity—facing industrial stocks that specialize in H2O.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

To ensure the robustness of their approach, the team collaborated with experts in Italy and Germany who specialize in QKD security analysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Those are the kinds of systems neo-primes such as Saronic and Mach specialize in.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

There are also estate attorneys who specialize in family-business succession planning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

And to think: these people specialize in the analysis and understanding of the human psyche.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

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