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distinguish
[dih-sting-gwish]
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
to recognize as distinct or different; recognize the salient or individual features or characteristics of.
It is hard to distinguish her from her twin sister.
Antonyms: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.
to make prominent, conspicuous, or eminent.
to distinguish oneself in battle.
to divide into classes; classify.
Let us distinguish the various types of metaphor.
Archaic.to single out for or honor with special attention.
verb (used without object)
to indicate or show a difference (usually followed bybetween ).
to recognize or note differences; discriminate.
distinguish
/ ɪˈɪŋɡɪʃ /
verb
to make, show, or recognize a difference or differences (between or among); differentiate (between)
to be a distinctive feature of; characterize
to make out; perceive
to mark for a special honour or title
to make (oneself) noteworthy
he distinguished himself by his cowardice
to classify; categorize
we distinguished three species
Other Word Forms
- distinguishable adjective
- distinguisher noun
- distinguishment noun
- interdistinguish verb (used with object)
- predistinguish verb (used with object)
- redistinguish verb
- 徱ˈپԲܾ adverb
- 徱ˈپԲܾԲ adjective
- 徱ˈپԲܾԲly adverb
- 徱ˈپԲܾ adjective
- 徱ˈپԲܾ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of distinguish1
Word History and Origins
Origin of distinguish1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He points out that they follow the regulations on vehicle markings designed to distinguish police cars from other cars.
There are other forms of public deliberation out there that you distinguish from yours, such as the citizens’ assemblies that have been used in Europe.
They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles, and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own specific areas of activity.
He added: He was not only a distinguished scientist & academic, but also a courageous voice for justice & equality.
might distinguish the Padres from the Dodgers this season — and vice versa — is how many starting pitchers return from the injured list, and how effective they can be.
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