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differentiate

[dif-uh-ren-shee-eyt] / ˌdɪf əˈrɛn ʃiˌeɪt /
VERB
make a distinction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehend discern discriminate extricate separate
STRONG
characterize contrast demarcate individualize individuate know mark redline sever severalize
WEAK
antithesize discrepate know what's what mark off set apart set off split hairs tell apart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret mistake misunderstand
WEAK
allow associate confuse connect group leave link mix up
VERB
change; make different
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adapt alter diversify modify transform vary
STRONG
assort convert mismatch mismate variegate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave alone preserve remain stagnate
WEAK
allow associate confuse connect group leave link mix up

Example Sentences

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So they sought to differentiate themselves based on their experience and records in office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s also unclear how effectively Adobe will be able to maintain its pricing power and differentiate its business, Bhatia added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Audrey says she sets boundaries with social media and doesn't read comments because "you have to differentiate reality from online, otherwise you get absorbed in it".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

An important advantage of the test is its ability to differentiate pancreatic cancer from other non-cancerous pancreatic conditions, including pancreatitis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

He bounded up and down the river’s edge, frustrated, but from no direction could he differentiate one human scent from another.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.