verb#2,525 by frequency
distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics; To see someone or something clearly or distinctly; To make noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments
- he/she/it
- distinguishes
- past participle
- distinguished
Meanings
- 1
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics
I can't distinguish between them.
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Dogs can't distinguish between colors.
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- 2
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly
- 3
To make noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments
- 4
To confer an honor uponrare
- 5
To make to differrare