diversify — to make or become more diverse or varied
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become more diverse or varied
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother decided to diversify her cookie recipes after everyone got tired of her famous chocolate chip cookies.
- Smart investors always diversify their portfolios to minimize risk.
- The tech giant is looking to diversify beyond smartphones into electric vehicles and space tourism.
diversify
VERB[/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/]
to make or become more diverse or varied
The farmer decided to diversify his crops after one disease wiped out his wheat field.
The toy store diversified its collection by adding many versions of the same robot. (DIVERSIFY → DIFFERENT VERSIONS → add different versions to make something more diverse)
The teacher diversified the projects, classified them by topic, and unified them into one exhibition.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diversus' (turned different directions, varied) combined with the suffix '-fy' (to make or cause to be). The Latin root comes from 'divertere' meaning 'to turn in different directions'.
Breakdown
di- (apart) + vers (turn) + -ify (make/cause to be) = diversify (to make varied or different)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother decided to diversify her cookie recipes after everyone got tired of her famous chocolate chip cookies.”
“Smart investors always diversify their portfolios to minimize risk.”
“The tech giant is looking to diversify beyond smartphones into electric vehicles and space tourism.”
“After eating pizza for lunch every day, I realized I should diversify my diet before turning into a walking pepperoni.”
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