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   Dis·tin·guish

   /dəˈstiNGɡwiSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. recognize or treat (someone or something) as different: "the child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy" Similar differentiatetell apartdiscriminatediscerndeterminepick outtell the difference betweendecide betweenmake/draw a distinction between
   • ▪ perceive or point out a difference: "bees are unable to distinguish between red, black, and various grays"
   • ▪ manage to discern (something barely perceptible): "it was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapes" Similar discernseeperceivemake outobservenoticespotglimpsecatch sight ofdetectrecognizeidentifypick outformal:apprehendliterary:descryespy
   • ▪ be an identifying or characteristic mark or property of: "what distinguishes sports from games?" Similar separateset apartmake distinctivemake differentsingle outmark offdemarcatedelimitdelineatecharacterizeindividualizeindividuateidentifydesignatecategorizeclassify
   • ▪ make oneself prominent and worthy of respect through one's behavior or achievements: "many distinguished themselves in the fight"

   Word Origin late 16th century: formed irregularly from French distinguer or Latin distinguere, from dis- ‘apart’ + stinguere ‘put out’ (from a base meaning ‘prick’).

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distinguishDistinguish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To distinguish is to discern, which means to perceive or recognize the way something differs from what’s around it. It takes discerning taste buds to distinguish between Coke and Pepsi. Distinguish also means to separate yourself out from the pack, usually in a good way.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondistinguish verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of distinguish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTINGUISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · to separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate. 2. to be an essential characteristic of; characterize. 3. to perceive clearly; recognize plainly by any of the senses. 4. to separate and classify. 5. to make famous or eminent; give distinction to.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › distinguishesDISTINGUISH Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   to perceive clearly by sight or other sense; discern; recognize: He could not distinguish many of the words. to set apart as different; be a distinctive characteristic of; characterize : It is his Italian accent that distinguishes him.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › distinguishDistinguish - definition of distinguish by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To perceive as being different or distinct: Can you distinguish a pattern in this behavior? b. To perceive distinctly; discern: The lookout distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon. 2. a. To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct: a scientist who distinguished four species of the plant. b.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › distinguishdistinguish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 13, 2024 · To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics. Synonyms: differentiate, discriminate; see also Thesaurus: tell apart. Antonym: confuse. To see someone or something clearly or distinctly . Synonyms: discern, make out.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › distinguishDistinguish Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   : to notice or recognize a difference between people or things. [no object] You're old enough to distinguish between fact and fantasy. I have trouble distinguishing between the two of them. [+ object] Their voices are hard to distinguish. [= tell apart] I have trouble distinguishing the difference between the two of them.