diversify
verb C1
Plain meaning
increase variety or expand into new areas
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss increase variety or expand into new areas in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to diversify income before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to diversify income in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
diversify incomediversify the economydiversify crops
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “diversify income”. Also avoid confusing it with “vary”.