adverb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
specially designed
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specially designed software
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
adapted
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The brave star, who lost an arm in a car crash eight years ago, now uses a specially adapted kit.
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Highlights of the first half were three specially adapted songs from Bizet's Carmen and the hauntingly beautiful Intermezzo by Granados.
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Easy-to-apply formula with specially adapted nozzles for quick, accurate application.
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A further logical step is to consider the provision of specially adapted housing.
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He's only 16 and has his own specially adapted Renault 19.
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With a little help from your friends and the specially adapted boats, you can do just about anything.
commissioned
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So that, as your specially commissioned public relations consultant, I could use their impact to full effect?
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Brides-to-be can also catch a glimpse of a specially commissioned wedding dress.
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A typical programme starts with popular classical works and specially commissioned pieces, and finishes with jazz and slapstick!
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Stravinsky confessed that he borrowed the idea from Tchaikovsky and his own example was followed by later composers of specially commissioned scores.
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In addition to reports that are publicly available, three departments have on occasion specially commissioned reports for their own specific needs.
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Publications generally comprise a collection of papers from the annual conferences, complemented by specially commissioned work.
constructed
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An ant-lion larva lies in wait at the bottom of its specially constructed pit.
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The specially constructed trailer, unique to the Cleveland area, has a Ferrari Hyab-type hoist mounted midway along its length.
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A specially constructed harness had been devised for him in one of the clinically white rooms where analysis was conducted.
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Some came in large commercial vehicles and private vehicles with specially constructed concealments and were driven through our controls at various ports.
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In the wall he had a specially constructed safe, for the installing of which official funds had been provided.
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It uses movement, decor and a specially constructed live and recorded sound score.
prepared
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The firm will arrange for a customer to have their particular message printed on specially prepared cards.
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The alchemist would burn incense and douse himself in specially prepared perfumes before carrying out his experiments.
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We also follow specially prepared bike routes, with little or no traffic.
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The most luxurious setting was a specially prepared Music Hall aboard ship.
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Mike will now have to feed his hives with a specially prepared solution of sugar and water.
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Silverpoint must be worked on to a specially prepared ground.
trained
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There remains a shortage of specially trained teachers and of real secondary education facilities.
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There, specially trained officers correlated all incoming information before signalling a general report to the rear.
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A specially trained team tortured a single victim; each member of the team reinforced the others and shared the responsibility.
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Whatever you need to know our specially trained staff are always happy to help.
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The examinations, which are purely oral, are carried out by specially trained native speakers.
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In Manchester, for example, a permanent Tactical Aid Group of seventy-four specially trained officers was set up in 1976.
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They had already sent in a force of specially trained jungle fighters to hunt the guerrillas.
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Mr Boutros-Ghali called on governments to keep specially trained units on stand-by, available to him in an emergency.
■ VERB
adapt
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In aquatic insects they are often specially adapted as swimming organs.
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Squid have no penises at all, using a specially adapted arm instead.
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The Montegos have been specially adapted to cope with the extreme climate.
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As you can see, we have specially adapted the sitting-room to accommodate our experts.
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The radio series the Archers has been specially adapted for the theatre and is playing to packed houses.
build
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A curing oven, the size of a car garage, has been built specially for the project.
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The patients had difficulties in obtaining specially built shoes.
choose
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They're specially chosen for summer drinking, when you feel like giving yourselves a connoisseur's treat.
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Safrane benefits from the marking of most of its plastic parts for recycling with materials specially chosen for their suitability.
commission
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For a work which is specially commissioned or purchased, you may agree to transfer the copyright.
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The text is magnificently illustrated with photographs by Jerry Harpur, specially commissioned by the National Trust.
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Many of these were stock pictures rather than specially commissioned ones.
construct
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Devices have to be specially constructed , and they will be delivered as soon as possible.
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It had been specially constructed within the ancient structure of the Vatican, and stood immediately adjacent to the Audience Hall itself.
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This is specially constructed to give the correct amount of flexibility depending on the activity the boot is designed for.
create
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The latter he created specially to depict Alain, a very particular role which was unlikely to appear in any other ballet.
design
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The Boots range also includes specially designed briefs, some of which are ideal for use with Staydry pads.
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Receptors come in dozens of varieties, each specially designed to accommodate one of the dozens of neurotransmitters used by the brain.
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The storage buildings are specially designed and are equipped with sophisticated temperature and humidity controls to keep the potatoes in perfect condition.
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There are also chapters on promotional picks, and plectrums customized and specially designed for thumb and finger.
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Beneath them the underside of the command module comprised a specially designed shield that protected them from the heat of re-entry.
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There were also observers in the air, in helicopters or specially designed aircraft.
develop
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Tyler recommended that pesticide tests be developed specially for hot countries.
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The unique magnetic clamp which holds the blade in place has been specially developed and patented by Martek.
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Midland Car Loans have been specially developed to put you on the road as quickly and simply as possible.
equip
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For research with young children the department has a specially equipped Day Nursery.
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The next day, we sent a unit specially equipped to sweep open the land.
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In the garden, a brightly painted double-decker bus was specially equipped for children's games.
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Still far from well a few days later, they took off in the specially equipped Ford trimotor bound for Greenly Island.
formulate
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Which is why our Multivitamin Liquid is specially formulated for children whose vitamin requirements differ from those of adults.
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Upscale retail chains are doing the same with specially formulated baby creams and lotions.
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And Farley's Junior Milk is specially formulated for baby humans.
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But there again, it is specially formulated to complement a diet of grass.
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It was far better to buy a fresh varnish stain which has been specially formulated .
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More often than not even the most famous of brand names are specially formulated to appeal to individual national palates.
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Radiator enamels are specially formulated to prevent the yellowing which usually occurs when normal white paint is used on a radiator.
make
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Some toothpastes are specially made to help keep your gums healthy, as they contain ingredients which fight bacteria.
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The president will not have a tuxedo or suit specially made for the events.
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Battery charging is by means ofa mains-operated charger specially made for this type of battery.
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This referred to the cartridge-belt Leslie was having specially made at Andersons of Edinburgh.
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I told you the first Michele had it specially made .
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A council spokesman said yesterday the bolts would have to be specially made .
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Hurry up now, there's a small pie here I've made specially for you.
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Mazda had tyres specially made for the AZ-1 to reduce unsprung weight.
select
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Hotel Amenities All Citalia hotels in Rome have been specially selected for their central location, good service and value.
train
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The talks are always enjoyable and our speakers are specially trained to ensure their talks are informative and interesting.
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She may be specially trained in some aspects of stroke care, so that she has the title of stroke care nurse.
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They asked workers and shoppers to take cover in cellars of buildings while they used specially trained dogs to locate the bomb.
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Such staff will be specially trained to repeat questions put to them without revealing any additional information.
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In other States, specially trained counselors perform this task.
use
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The most common method of cleaning tarnished silver-plated cutlery is to use specially formulated cleaning fluids in which the cutlery is immersed.
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They asked workers and shoppers to take cover in cellars of buildings while they used specially trained dogs to locate the bomb.
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As writing skills become well established the need to use specially provided paper of this kind will diminish.
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Laps are thermally fused using specially developed welding machinery and all installations are carried out by trained technicians.
write
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Labour has no such discord, its theme having been specially written by Michael Kamen.
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In 1937 she also did another season of variety, for which she always insisted on having her material specially written .
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The Mad Hatter explains how the opera was specially written for the choir.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a new range of beauty products specially designed for teenagers
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Customs officers use specially trained dogs for drug searches.
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Did you get your ring specially made?
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I bought it specially for you.
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The kayaks are specially designed for use in the ocean.
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We're introducing a new range of beauty products specially designed for teenagers.
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We specially wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.
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We ordered pizza specially for you.
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You really need a car - specially when you live a long way from the nearest town.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Heavy fatty deposits can be broken up by the use of caustic cleaners sometimes specially formulated and described as drain cleaners.
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Positive financial incentives in the form of specific grants from a specially established Department of Health Fund would certainly help.
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The patients had difficulties in obtaining specially built shoes.
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This day boat is specially designed to carry up to eleven passengers, six of whom could be in wheelchairs.
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Tyler recommended that pesticide tests be developed specially for hot countries.
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Why, after all, should public bodies be specially protected from the grievances of citizens who feel strongly enough to litigate?