Contrast vs. Differentiate — What's the Difference?

To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences

Recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different

To show differences when compared

Make or become different in the process of growth or development

(Linguistics) To evince a difference that can distinguish meaning

Transform (a function) into its derivative.

The act of contrasting; a setting off of dissimilar entities or objects.

To constitute the distinction between

The state of being contrasted

To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.

A difference, especially a strong dissimilarity, between entities or objects compared

To make different by alteration or modification.

One thing that is strikingly dissimilar to another

(Mathematics) To calculate the derivative or differential of (a function).

The use of opposing elements, such as colors, forms, or lines, in proximity to produce an intensified effect in a work of art.

To become distinct or specialized; acquire a different character.

The difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of a picture, such as a photograph or video image.

To make distinctions; discriminate.

(Linguistics) A difference between units, especially one that distinguishes meaning.

(Biology) To undergo differentiation.

(countable) A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

(transitive) To show, or be the distinction between two things.

(uncountable) The degree of this difference.

(intransitive) To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.

(countable) A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.

To modify, or be modified.

(countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.

To calculate the derivative of a function.

(countable) Something that is opposite of or strikingly different from something else.

To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.

Antithesis.

To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.

(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

(geology) Something that has been differentiated or stratified.

(intransitive) To form a contrast.

To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize.

To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

To express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate.

To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.

To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.

To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.

To acquire a distinct and separate character.

The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.

Mark as different;

Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.

Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;

The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.

Calculate a derivative; take the derivative

The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared;

Become different during development;

The act of distinguishing by comparing differences

Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

A conceptual separation or demarcation;

Become distinct and acquire a different character

The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences;

To show differences when compared; be different;