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Diversify

To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects.

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Broader term 4

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vary 76% connected

To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to var…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 3

Motley 76% connected

Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Variegate 76% connected

To diversify in external appearance; to mark with different colors; to dapple; to streak; as, to variegate a floor with marble of different colors.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vary 76% connected

To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to var…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Diversification 74% connected

The act of making various, or of changing form or quality.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Diversification 74% connected

The act of making various, or of changing form or quality.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Diversity 74% connected

A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Diversity 74% connected

A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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See also 2

Branch 66% connected

A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.

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Branch 66% connected

A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.

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Broaden 92% connected

To grow broad; to become broader or wider.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Radiate 92% connected

To emit rays; to be radiant; to shine.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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