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be specific

VERB

specify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite define determine enumerate establish fix indicate lay out limit mention point out spell out stipulate

STRONG

blueprint condition detail finger individualize instance inventory itemize list make name particularize peg set settle slot specialize tag

WEAK

button down come to the point draw a picture get down to brass tacks get to the point go into detail pin down precise put down put finger on show clearly specificate specificize tab tick off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse destroy neglect unsettle

STRONG

discourage dissuade halt ignore

WEAK

generalize

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be specific

I made sure to be specific about what I was going to email her so she could set her expectations appropriately.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The latest model had a tendency to mention other creatures as well: raccoons, trolls, ogres and pigeons, to be specific.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

Remember to be specific with your comments, offering a mix of positive notes along with your suggestions for improvement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2025

This suggests that the observed link may be specific to white matter damage rather than all forms of small vessel injury.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2025

Except, I was once greatly comforted by a psychic medium, a total stranger, who told me what I took to be specific details about my much loved, deceased grandfather.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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