differentiate from

differentiate (someone or something) from (someone or something)

1. To distinguish one person or thing from someone or something else. I have a very hard time differentiating the Westie from the Cairn Terrier—they just look the same to me.2. To make multiple people or things noticeably different. We hung floral garlands to differentiate the wedding area from the reception area.See also: differentiate

differentiate (someone or something) from (someone or something else)

 1. to recognize the difference between people and things; to tell the difference between people and things. How do you differentiate this one from that one? Can you differentiate Bill from Bob? 2. to make people and things different. I will differentiate this one from that one by painting this one red. The twins' mother used different-colored clothing to differentiate Bill from Bob.See also: differentiate