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be specific

VERB

specify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite define determine enumerate establish fix indicate lay out limit mention point out spell out stipulate

STRONG

blueprint condition detail finger individualize instance inventory itemize list make name particularize peg set settle slot specialize tag

WEAK

button down come to the point draw a picture get down to brass tacks get to the point go into detail pin down precise put down put finger on show clearly specificate specificize tab tick off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse destroy neglect unsettle

STRONG

discourage dissuade halt ignore

WEAK

generalize

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be specific

With six player possibilities, he better be specific as to which Jaden, Jayden or Jaiden he’s trying to alert when shouting the name.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

I made sure to be specific about what I was going to email her so she could set her expectations appropriately.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The latest model had a tendency to mention other creatures as well: raccoons, trolls, ogres and pigeons, to be specific.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

"The pattern or frequency of this activity has been shown to be specific or unique to the patients with endometriosis."

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

I figure if I’m going to get any answers, though, I need to be specific with my questions.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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