In my opinion, we need to diversify our assets.
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Diversify
/daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/
Synonyms for "diversify" (159 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Strong matches (48)
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dissentdistinguishdistributedisunifydivaricatedivergedividefitflophaul aroundimproveindividualizeindividuatejibemake a distinction
Verb(9 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (79)
Noun(4 words)
markmark offmark outmelioratemitigatemixmodifymodulatemutateoverthrowparticularizepersonalizequalifyre createre-createrealignrebuildreconstructredesignrefine a distinction
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refitreformrelieveremakerenewreshaperestructurerevamprevivering changesring the changessegregateseparateset apartset offseverseveralizeshiftshift the sceneshuffle the cardsspecializesplit hairsspreadsubvertswervetacktake a turnturnturn asideturn intoturn over a new leafturn the cornerturn the scaleturn the tablesturn the tideturn upside downundergo a changevariatevariegatevaryveerwarpwork a changeworsen
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: broaden, vary, accommodate, adapt, adjust.
- Sentence evidence is available for diversify, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "diversify".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "diversify"
Keep "diversify" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "diversify" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "diversify", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "diversify" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
7 entriesdiversify activitiesdiversify assessmentsdiversify budgetdiversify materialsdiversify sourcesdiversify teamsdiversify topics
Collocations
5 entriesdiversify data sourcesdiversify learning activitiesdiversify lesson plansdiversify reading materialsdiversify vocabulary
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
2 entriesTranslations
35 translations across 25 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- դիվերսիֆիկացնել verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Azerbaijani
1 entries- müxtəlifləşdirmək verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Belarusian
1 entries- дыверсіфікава́ць verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Bulgarian
1 entries- разнообразявам verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Catalan
1 entries- diversificar verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 多元化 verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- 多樣化 /多样化 verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Finnish
1 entries- monipuolistaa verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
French
1 entries- diversifier verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
German
3 entries- but see verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- variieren verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- vielfältig machen no equivalent term in German verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Hebrew
1 entries- גיוון verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Hungarian
3 entries- diverzifikál verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- sokrétűvé tesz verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- változatossá tesz verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Ido
1 entries- diversigar verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Japanese
1 entries- 多様化する verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Kazakh
1 entries- түрлендіру verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Korean
2 entries- 다양화하다 verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- 다원화하다 verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Mongolian
1 entries- янз бүрийн болгох verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Māori
1 entries- whakakanorau verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Norman
1 entries- divèrsifier verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Polish
4 entries- różnicować verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- urozmaicać verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- urozmaicić verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- zróżnicować verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Portuguese
1 entries- diversificar verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Romanian
1 entries- diversifica verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Russian
1 entries- разнообра́зить verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Spanish
1 entries- diversificar verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Tagalog
1 entries- ipaiba-iba verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Ukrainian
2 entries- урізномані́тнити verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
- урізномані́тнювати verb (to make (something) diverse or various in form or quality)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Dubai is trying to diversify its economy.
Source: tatoeba (5088039)
You should diversify your portfolio.
Source: tatoeba (5529349)
Diversify your investments.
Source: tatoeba (5738414)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "diversify"?
Closest matches include broaden, vary, accommodate, adapt, adjust.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "diversify"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.