C1verb 2K

Differentiate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪts/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪd/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪts/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪd/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Differentiate

to recognize or show that two things are not the same

In simple words: To find what makes two or more things not the same.

Differentiate in a sentence

• It's difficult to differentiate between the two varieties.
• I can't differentiate one variety from another.
• Birds are able to differentiate colours.
• She can just differentiate between light and dark.
• Teachers should differentiate clearly between different kinds of correction.
• The male's yellow beak differentiates it from the female.
• features which clearly differentiate this product from other similar ones
• Rules that differentiate between employees on the basis of gender need to be revised.
• The fertilized egg differentiates into several different cell types.
• The receptors are developed and differentiated into sense organs.

How to use Differentiate

Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing specific comparisons. Appropriate when explaining concepts or analyzing subjects.

Grammar pattern

differentiate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'different + rate' — you rate how two things are different.

Related words

Collocations with Differentiate

• clearly
• be important to
• be easy to
• be possible to
• between
• from
• clearly
• be important to
• be easy to
• be possible to
• between
• from

Synonyms for Differentiate

• distinguish
• distinguish

Opposites of Differentiate

• confuse
• aggregate

Common mistakes with Differentiate

• Using 'differentiation' incorrectly as a verb instead of 'differentiate'
• 'Differentiate' confused with 'differentiate between' when specifying two items

Frequently asked questions about Differentiate

What does Differentiate mean?

To find what makes two or more things not the same.

What is the definition of Differentiate?

to recognize or show that two things are not the same

How do you use Differentiate in a sentence?

It's difficult to differentiate between the two varieties.

Can you give another example of Differentiate?

I can't differentiate one variety from another.

What are synonyms for Differentiate?

Common alternatives include distinguish, distinguish.

What is the opposite of Differentiate?

Opposite meanings include confuse, aggregate.

What words go with Differentiate?

It commonly pairs with clearly, be important to, be easy to, be possible to, between, from, clearly, be important to, be easy to, be possible to, between, from.

What are common mistakes when using Differentiate?

Using 'differentiation' incorrectly as a verb instead of 'differentiate' 'Differentiate' confused with 'differentiate between' when specifying two items

How do you pronounce Differentiate?

US: /["/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪts/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪd/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪts/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪd/","/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Differentiate?

Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing specific comparisons. Appropriate when explaining concepts or analyzing subjects.

What CEFR level is Differentiate?

"Differentiate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.