differentiate
Translation
differentiate, distinguish, tell apart
Examples
It's hard to differentiate between the two twins.
It's hard to differentiate between the two twins.
We need to differentiate our product from competitors.
We need to differentiate our product from competitors.
In calculus, you learn to differentiate functions.
In calculus, you learn to differentiate functions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to see or show how things are different We need to differentiate our product from competitors.
((between sth. and sth.)) to recognize the difference between two things It's hard to differentiate between the two twins.
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Etymology
From Latin 'differentia' (difference), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'ferre' (to carry). Literally, 'to carry apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of making things 'different'. The '-iate' suffix turns it into a verb.