discriminate

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

- discriminate judgments

- discriminate people

Similar word(s): discriminating

verb

1. recognize or perceive the difference

Definition categories: cognition, differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell

2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race

Similar word(s): separate

Definition categories: social, differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell

3. distinguish

- I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish

Definition categories: perception, discern, distinguish, recognise, recognize, spot

Sentences with discriminate as a verb:

- Since he was colorblind he was unable to discriminate between the blue and green bottles.