diversify B1 Topic:Cause, Change & Process Also spelled diversifyed US /daɪˈvɝsəˌfaɪ/ UK /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ See IPA manual Freq #36605 Meanings 1 verb to make or become more varied in form, activity, or character The editor diversified the collection by including essays from several traditions. 2 verb to spread investments, products, or activities across different areas in order to reduce risk The fund diversified its holdings across several industries. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to make or become more... varybroadenvariegate 2 verb · to spread investments,... spreadbroaden ↔ Opposites homogenizeconcentrate Word family Forms diversifies Derived forms diversificationdiversifiable Related forms diversediversity Etymology Borrowed from Middle French diversifier, built from diverse + -ify and ultimately related to Latin diversus, 'turned in different directions.' Topics Cause, Change & Process External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # diversify **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /daɪˈvɝsəˌfaɪ/ **IPA (UK):** /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ **Frequency rank:** 36605 ## Meanings 1. to make or become more varied in form, activity, or character 2. to spread investments, products, or activities across different areas in order to reduce risk ## Examples - The editor diversified the collection by including essays from several traditions. - The fund diversified its holdings across several industries. ## Synonyms - vary - broaden - variegate ## Antonyms - homogenize - concentrate ## Derived Forms - diversification - diversifiable ## Related Forms - diverse - diversity ## Etymology Borrowed from Middle French diversifier, built from diverse + -ify and ultimately related to Latin diversus, 'turned in different directions.' ## Topics - Cause, Change & Process markdown