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- Dictionarydistinguish/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
verb
- 1. recognize or treat (someone or something) as different: "the child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy" Similar
- 2. manage to discern (something barely perceptible): "it was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapes" Similar
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to do something so well that you are admired and praised for it: He distinguished himself as a writer at a very early age. At school, she distinguished herself as an outstanding debater. He quickly distinguished himself in his chosen career. He didn't especially distinguish himself in any particular field, as far as I recall.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb distinguish, which means to perceive a difference in or to mark as separate. See also related phrases and dictionary entries for distinguish.
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.
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.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the verb distinguish, which means to perceive or show differences, to be a distinctive feature, or to make oneself eminent. Compare with related words such as differentiate, discriminate, and contrast.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb distinguish, which means to see or understand how things are different, or to be a distinctive feature of something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for distinguish.
Learn the meaning of distinguish, a verb that means to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people. See how to use distinguish in sentences, synonyms, and related expressions.
