IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
diversify
verb/daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/Band 8
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“diversify” is a Band 8 verb that means to expand into a wider range of products, markets, or activities. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
To expand into a wider range of products, markets, or activities.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “The firm diversified into new markets.”
- “Investors are advised to diversify their portfolios.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
expandbranch outbroaden
Antonyms
specialisenarrow
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
diversify the economydiversify intodiversify a portfolio
Common phrases
diversify your income
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Frequently asked questions
What does “diversify” mean?
To expand into a wider range of products, markets, or activities.
How do you use “diversify” in a sentence?
For example: “The firm diversified into new markets.”
What are some synonyms for “diversify”?
Synonyms include expand, branch out, broaden.
Is “diversify” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 8 vocabulary, and collocations such as diversify the economy, diversify into, diversify a portfolio help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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