verb
Uncommon
diversify
deye-VUR-sih-feye
Diversify (verb) means to add variety to something, making it cover a wider range of forms or types. Example: “The magazine diversified its content to appeal to younger readers.”
verb
1
To add variety to something, making it cover a wider range of forms or types.
"The magazine diversified its content to appeal to younger readers."
"The town diversified its economy after the factory closed."
2
To spread business, investments, or products across different areas so as to reduce overall risk.
"Financial advisers usually recommend diversifying your portfolio across stocks, bonds, and property."
"The company diversified into software after its hardware sales slowed."
How to use diversify
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo spread something out into different types or areas instead of sticking to just one — often used about investments, products, or economies.
Common pairings
diversify a portfolio
diversify the economy
diversify into new markets
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- diversifies
- Past tense
- diversified
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Etymology
From Middle French diversifier, built from diverse plus the verb-forming suffix -ify.
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What does “diversify” mean?
The word “diversify” means to add variety to something, making it cover a wider range of forms or types. In plain terms, to spread something out into different types or areas instead of sticking to just one — often used about investments, products, or economies.
How do you pronounce “diversify”?
“Diversify” is pronounced deye-VUR-sih-feye (/daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “diversify” in a sentence?
Here is “diversify” used in a sentence: “Financial advisers usually recommend diversifying your portfolio across stocks, bonds, and property.”
What is another word for “diversify”?
Words with a similar meaning to “diversify” include enwiden, variegate, varify and vary.
What is the opposite of “diversify”?
The opposite of “diversify” — its antonyms — are homogenize and purify.
What part of speech is “diversify”?
“Diversify” is a verb.
Where does the word “diversify” come from?
The word “diversify” comes from Middle French. From Middle French diversifier, built from diverse plus the verb-forming suffix -ify.
Is “diversify” a common word?
“Diversify” is an uncommon word in modern English.
