The difference between Differentiate and Leave alone
When used as verbs, differentiate means to show, or be the distinction between two things, whereas leave alone means to stop bothering (a person).
Differentiate is also noun with the meaning: something that has been differentiated or stratified.
check bellow for the other definitions of Differentiate and Leave alone
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Differentiate as a verb (transitive):
To show, or be the distinction between two things.
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Differentiate as a verb (intransitive):
To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
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Differentiate as a verb (transitive, intransitive):
To modify, or be modified.
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Differentiate as a verb (transitive, mathematics):
To calculate the derivative of a function.
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Differentiate as a verb (transitive, mathematics):
To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
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Differentiate as a verb (intransitive, biology):
To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.
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Differentiate as a noun (geology):
Something that has been differentiated or stratified.
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Leave alone as a verb (transitive):
To stop bothering (a person).
Examples:
"I wish he'd leave me alone."
"We left her alone until she calmed down."
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Leave alone as a verb (transitive):
To desist or refrain from involvement with.
Examples:
"It's safest to leave dangerous chemicals alone."