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. Bruno Oberle:

   We have to differentiate what we are requiring [for new and existing dams], it is something that is not easy to phrase without making two completely different standards.

2. Laurent Petizon:

   They allow the carmakers to differentiate their offering while using their own production capacity and generating much better profit margins than coupé-cabriolets.

3. Limpho Maile:

   But without the patient disclosing that it was done illegally we cannot differentiate it from the normal patients needing this service due to miscarriages.

4. Arpels CEO Nicolas Bos:

   We really differ from brands that are more technical and masculine, our message is more about the design and craftsmanship. The Asian market has been very responsive to our feminine designs, but we don't differentiate the collection according to geography, we're never opportunistic.

5. Michael McGarrity:

   We're highlighting that there is a domestic terrorism threat that is persistent, we don't differentiate between a domestic terrorism attack we're trying to stop or an international terrorism attack. It's a terrorism attack we're looking to stop.