B2
differentiate vs discriminate vs distinguish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| differentiateverb/ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/ | Meaning to see or show the difference between two or more things | Goes with differentiate between | Example Young children cannot always differentiate between fantasy and reality. |
| discriminateverb/dɪˈskrɪm.ə.neɪt/ | Meaning to treat people unfairly because of their race, sex, age or religion; also to notice differences between things | Goes with discriminate against | Example It is illegal to discriminate against job applicants because of their age. |
| distinguishverb/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ | Meaning to see or show the difference between two things or people | Goes with distinguish between | Example Young children cannot always distinguish between fact and opinion online. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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