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diversify

/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/
English Definition
v. to make or become more varied
中文释义
使多样化
Example Sentence

To reduce economic risk, the small farming cooperative decided to diversify by growing both traditional grains and specialty herbs.

为了降低经济风险,这个小型农业合作社决定通过种植传统谷物和特种草药来实现多样化。

Synonyms
vary broaden expand
Antonyms
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “diversify”?

  1. A To express pleasure to someone for their success
  2. B To make or become more varied
  3. C To use a mild or indirect word in place of one that is harsh
  4. D Looking at something attentively
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B — To make or become more varied. “diversify” means to make or become more varied.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to make or become more varied”?

  1. A euphemize
  2. B congratulate
  3. C diversify
  4. D watching
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C — diversify. “diversify” means to make or become more varied.

Common questions about “diversify”

What does “diversify” mean?

diversify — to make or become more varied. In Chinese: 使多样化.

How do you pronounce “diversify”?

diversify is pronounced /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/.

How is “diversify” used in a sentence?

To reduce economic risk, the small farming cooperative decided to diversify by growing both traditional grains and specialty herbs. (为了降低经济风险,这个小型农业合作社决定通过种植传统谷物和特种草药来实现多样化。)

What are synonyms for “diversify”?

vary, broaden, expand — all close in meaning to diversify (to make or become more varied).

What is the opposite of “diversify”?

uniform, concentrate — each the opposite of diversify (to make or become more varied).

Is “diversify” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. diversify is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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