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. Bob Hurst:

   Over time, companies have become more sophisticated so banks really need to differentiate themselves more.

2. Yusuf Alireza:

   We clearly feel this decision does not reflect the positive ratings impact of the recent Noble Agri (NAL) deal, but rather follows on from their recent lowering of ratings across the entire commodity sector, 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. Gao Liangyu:

   I don't think airlines shares overall are good investment for the longer term given their high operating cost and the cyclical nature of the industry, however, Spring's no-frills model and flexibility has helped to differentiate itself from others just like Southwest Airline had done in the United States.

4. Thomas Elliot:

   It is by no means self-evident that human beings are most real when most violently excited; violent physical passions do not in themselves differentiate men from each other, but rather tend to reduce them to the same state.

5. Jeff Chapin:

   Buying a mattress ranks up there with buying a used car for the worst customer experience, you go to a mattress retailer, and they’ve got 50 beds for you to try. There’s no way you can differentiate. You end up buying one and taking it home and second-guessing yourself. We wanted to eliminate all that.