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distinguish
[ dih-sting-gwish ]
verb (used with object)
- to mark off as different (often followed by from or by ):
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:
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 by between ).
- to recognize or note differences; discriminate.
distinguish
/ ɪˈɪŋɡɪʃ /
verb
- whenintr, foll by between or among 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
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈپԲܾ, adverb
- 徱ˈپԲܾԲ, adjective
- 徱ˈپԲܾԲly, adverb
- 徱ˈپԲܾ, adjective
- 徱ˈپԲܾ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·پ·ܾ·· adjective
- 徱·پ·ܾ· noun
- 徱·پ·ܾ·Գ noun
- ·ٱ·徱·پ·ܾ verb (used with object)
- ·徱·پ·ܾ verb (used with object)
- ·徱·پ·ܾ verb
Word History and Origins
Origin of distinguish1
Word History and Origins
Origin of distinguish1
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Example Sentences
Cardinals wear similar clothes, but they can be distinguished by their more ornate damask pattern mitres, which look cream rather than white.
Many Southern California high school football programs have distinguished roll calls when it comes to alumni who have made it to the NFL, but one of those schools achieved something remarkable Thursday night.
The list does not distinguish between civilians and members of Palestinian armed groups who are killed in the war, and Israel has accused Hamas of inflating the percentages of women and children.
Complexity, whether it takes the form of the Church’s titles or its long history or its meticulous rites, is what distinguishes it as a religion in my experience.
Sometimes distinguishing a tell’s layers is a subtle art, but a burn layer stands out from everything around it.
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