differentiate
Verbs
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(v) mark as different
- We distinguish several kinds of maple
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(v) be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
- His modesty distinguishes him from his peers
- (v) calculate a derivative; take the derivative
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(v) become different during development
- cells differentiate
- (v) evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment speciate, specialise, specialize,
- (v) become distinct and acquire a different character