diversify

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled diversifyed

US /daɪˈvɝsəˌfaɪ/ UK /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ See IPA manual

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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.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to make or become more... vary broaden variegate

2 verb · to spread investments,... spread broaden

Opposites

homogenizeconcentrate

Word family

Forms diversifies

Derived forms diversificationdiversifiable

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

Actions & Processes

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