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Diversify: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：make more varied (diversify)
diversify
/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/
v.
To make something more varied or different by adding new elements or activities.
make more varied
➕
/meɪk mɔːr ˈvɛərid/
v.
To introduce variety into something by adding new elements or activities.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'diversus' (varied) + '-fy' (to make), meaning to make varied.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'diverse' + 'ify' – making things diverse. Visualize a basket with different types of fruits.
📖 Example
To reduce risk, the company decided to diversify its product line by launching both electronic toys and educational board games.
To reduce risk, the company decided to diversify its product line by launching both electronic toys and educational board games.
🔗 Collocations
diversify products – to expand the range of products offered
diversify offerings – to add variety to what is provided
diversify portfolio – to spread investments across different assets
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
specialize (v.) – to focus on a specific area or product
concentrate (v.) – to direct efforts or resources towards one thing
🌱 Derivatives
diversification (n.) – the process of making something more varied
diversified (adj.) – having variety; not specialized
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'diversificare', meaning to make diverse. Now frequently used in business and finance to describe expanding product lines or spreading investments to reduce risk.
Meaning 2：spread investments (diversify)
diversify
/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/
v.
To spread investments or business activities across different areas to reduce risk.
spread investments
➕
/spred ɪnˈvɛstmənts/
v.
To allocate resources across different areas to minimize financial risk.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Her financial advisor suggested she diversify her investments by putting some money in stocks, some in bonds, and some in real estate.
Her financial advisor suggested she diversify her investments by putting some money in stocks, some in bonds, and some in real estate.
🔗 Collocations
diversify assets – to spread financial holdings across various types
diversify holdings – to allocate investments in different sectors
diversify risk – to reduce exposure by spreading investments
🔄 Synonyms
spread (v.) – to distribute over a wide area or range
allocate (v.) – to assign resources to different purposes
distribute (v.) – to divide and share out among several
🚫 Antonyms
consolidate (v.) – to combine into a single, more effective whole
concentrate (v.) – to focus investments in one area
🌱 Derivatives
diversification (n.) – the strategy of spreading investments
diversified (adj.) – having investments spread across areas
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