Synonyms for differentiate
ˌdɪf əˈrɛn ʃiˌeɪtdif·fer·en·ti·ate

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1. differentiate

   To compare (Latin con, together, and par, equal) is to place together in order to show likeness or unlikeness; to contrast (Latin contra, against, and sto, stand) is to set in opposition in order to show unlikeness. We contrast objects that have been already compared. We must compare them, at least momentarily, even to know that they are different. We contrast them when we observe their unlikeness in a general way; we differentiate them when we note the difference exactly and point by point. We distinguish objects when we note a difference that may fall short of contrast; we discriminate them when we classify or place them according to their differences.

   Synonyms:
   compare, contrast, discriminate, oppose

   Preposition:
   We contrast one object with another.

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1. differentiate

   Synonyms:
   particularize, individualize, distinguish, identify, verify, specify, segregate, disseminate, fuse, lump, mass

   Antonyms:
   generalize, classify, confound, amalgamate, confuse

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1. distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apartverb

   mark as different

   "We distinguish several kinds of maple"

   Synonyms:
   tell apart, distinguish, classify, discriminate, spot, mark, sort, signalise, enjoin, split up, key out, evidence, tell, break up, divide, come apart, single out, part, state, pick out, order, carve up, key, severalize, split, assure, speciate, separate, fall apart, severalise, furcate, dissever, signalize, assort, specialize, recount, class, identify, make out, specialise, branch, discern, secern, recognize, recite, name, disunite, recognise, narrate, describe, break, sort out, ramify, fork, discover, secernate, say

   Antonyms:
   dedifferentiate, integrate

2. distinguish, mark, differentiateverb

   be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

   "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"

   Synonyms:
   specialise, tell apart, distinguish, punctuate, signalise, cross out, pit, spot, mark, commemorate, speciate, key out, specialize, tick, nock, tell, strike out, notice, scar, score, brand, pick out, grade, key, severalize, strike off, separate, severalise, check off, cross off, signalize, tick off, pock, identify, make out, stigmatize, discern, secern, recognize, mark off, stigmatise, name, denounce, recognise, tag, describe, label, set, discover, secernate, note, check

   Antonyms:
   dedifferentiate, integrate

3. differentiateverb

   calculate a derivative; take the derivative

   Synonyms:
   specialize, speciate, tell apart, separate, secernate, specialise, distinguish, severalize, secern, mark, tell, severalise

   Antonyms:
   dedifferentiate, integrate

4. differentiateverb

   become different during development

   "cells differentiate"

   Synonyms:
   specialize, speciate, tell apart, separate, secernate, specialise, distinguish, severalize, secern, mark, tell, severalise

   Antonyms:
   dedifferentiate, integrate

5. speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialiseverb

   evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

   Synonyms:
   distinguish, specialize, specialise, mark, speciate, severalize, narrow down, specify, severalise, separate, secernate, secern, tell apart, tell, particularize, narrow, particularise

   Antonyms:
   integrate, dedifferentiate

6. differentiateverb

   become distinct and acquire a different character

   Synonyms:
   specialize, speciate, tell apart, separate, secernate, specialise, distinguish, severalize, secern, mark, tell, severalise

   Antonyms:
   integrate, dedifferentiate

Matched Categories

1. • Calculate
   • Develop
   • Dissimilate
   • Evolve
   • Mathematics

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1. differentiateverb

   Synonyms:
   discriminate

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1. List of paraphrases for "differentiate":

   distinguish, differentiating, difference, discriminate, distinguishing

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1. The Trinidad-born rapper:

   It's hard to ridicule somebody for something that you continue to use in your music, every (hip-hop) artist is using the n-word in their music -- hit records with the n-word in it. You can't be upset when somebody says it. You can't. It's hard to differentiate when you can use it. If we don't want the word used and the word holds such a negative connotation, then we shouldn't use it at all, period.

2. Yusuf Alireza:

   It seems that Moody's credit committee were not able to differentiate between an environment that is clearly challenging for upstream players and one that opens up opportunities for an asset light trader like ourselves.

3. Kun Guo:

   This is the first empirical experiment that will show dogs can integrate visual and oratory inputs to understand or differentiate human emotion as dog emotion.

4. Loren Weisman:

   Consider that when you state only what you can prove and differentiate your opinions from facts, it allows you to stand on a stronger foundation over those stating whatever they want with no care for the truth.

5. Stella Lee:

   The inside of the nose is lined by a multitude of cilia( which look like a shag carpet under the microscope) that are constantly providing clearance of mucus, pathogens and inhaled particulates to the back of the nose by beating in a rhythmic motion, it is amazing that our noses can differentiate between potentially harmful pathogens and innocuous agents.