Synonyms of differentiate

differentiate

verb

ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌāt 

as in to distinguish

to understand or point out the difference in

it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguish
• discriminate
• difference
• discern
• separate
• understand
• secern
• know
• comprehend
• contradistinguish
• divide
• set off
• sever
• demarcate
• grasp
• mark (off)
• part

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuse
• mix (up)
• mistake
• lump (together)
• mingle
• confound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differentiate

Where 70mm really differentiated itself from 35mm, however, was in the sound. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 July 2026

Still, Burnham does have the ability to differentiate himself from his predecessor in certain ways. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

The easiest way to differentiate is by their behavior—squash bugs are usually found in groups, while assassin bugs are solitary predators. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

The opening between the two areas is large, with just two columns used to differentiate the entry from the great room. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026