Hyphenation of specialize

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word specialize? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

spe-cial-ize

Definitions of specialize:

1.
Become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
She specializes in Near Eastern history
2.
Be specific about
Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
3.
Suit to a special purpose
Specialize one's research This kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches
4.
Devote oneself to a special area of work
She specializes in honey bees This baker specializes in French bread
5.
Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

Synonyms of specialize:

verb specialise, narrow, narrow down, change, alter, vary
verb specify, particularize, particularise, specialise, elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
verb specialise, modify
verb specialise, work
verb speciate, differentiate, specialise, evolve

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