To recognize as being different

• discern

  1. To perceive or recognize; make out clearly
  2. To perceive with the eyes; detect or distinguish:
  3. To separate (a thing) mentally from another or others; recognize as separate or different

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  1. To perceive or recognize; make out clearly
  2. To perceive with the eyes; detect or distinguish:
  3. To separate (a thing) mentally from another or others; recognize as separate or different

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• discriminate

  1. To recognize the difference between; distinguish
  2. To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit, especially to show prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, gender, or a similar social factor:
  3. To see the difference (between things); distinguish

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  1. To recognize the difference between; distinguish
  2. To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit, especially to show prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, gender, or a similar social factor:
  3. To see the difference (between things); distinguish

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• distinguish

  1. To separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate
  2. To make famous or eminent; give distinction to
  3. To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate:

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  1. To separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate
  2. To make famous or eminent; give distinction to
  3. To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate:

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• know

  1. To be able to distinguish; recognize as distinct:
  2. To have a practical understanding of, as through experience; be skilled in:
  3. To regard as true beyond doubt:

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  1. To be able to distinguish; recognize as distinct:
  2. To have a practical understanding of, as through experience; be skilled in:
  3. To regard as true beyond doubt:

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• separate

  1. To see the differences between; distinguish or discriminate between
  2. To come apart; become detached:
  3. To terminate a contractual relationship with (someone); discharge.

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  1. To see the differences between; distinguish or discriminate between
  2. To come apart; become detached:
  3. To terminate a contractual relationship with (someone); discharge.

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• tell

  1. To express in words; utter; say
  2. To reveal something that is not supposed to be revealed, especially something that someone has done wrong:
  3. To let know; inform; acquaint

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  1. To express in words; utter; say
  2. To reveal something that is not supposed to be revealed, especially something that someone has done wrong:
  3. To let know; inform; acquaint

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To make noticeable or different

• characterize

  1. To describe the qualities or peculiarities of:
  2. To describe or portray the particular qualities, features, or traits of
  3. To be the distinctive character of; distinguish

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  1. To describe the qualities or peculiarities of:
  2. To describe or portray the particular qualities, features, or traits of
  3. To be the distinctive character of; distinguish

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• discriminate

  1. To recognize the difference between; distinguish
  2. To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit, especially to show prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, gender, or a similar social factor:
  3. To see the difference (between things); distinguish

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  1. To recognize the difference between; distinguish
  2. To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit, especially to show prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, gender, or a similar social factor:
  3. To see the difference (between things); distinguish

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• distinguish

  1. To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct:
  2. To perceive distinctly; discern:
  3. To separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate

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  1. To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct:
  2. To perceive distinctly; discern:
  3. To separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate

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• individualize

  1. To consider or treat individually; particularize.
  2. To modify to suit the wishes or needs of a particular individual:
  3. To suit to the use, taste, requirements, etc. of a particular individual

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  1. To consider or treat individually; particularize.
  2. To modify to suit the wishes or needs of a particular individual:
  3. To suit to the use, taste, requirements, etc. of a particular individual

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• mark

  1. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark:
  2. To show or indicate by a mark or marks
  3. To give attention to; notice:

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  1. To single out or indicate by or as if by a mark:
  2. To show or indicate by a mark or marks
  3. To give attention to; notice:

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• set apart

  1. To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
  2. To distinguish, make obvious the distinction between (two things) or of (something).
  3. Used other than as an idiom: to separate or isolate.

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  1. To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
  2. To distinguish, make obvious the distinction between (two things) or of (something).
  3. Used other than as an idiom: to separate or isolate.

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• signalize

  1. To communicate with by means of a signal.
  2. (Nonstandard) To install a traffic signal at an intersection that is currently regulated by stop signs.
  3. (Nonstandard) To signal; to indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal.

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  1. To communicate with by means of a signal.
  2. (Nonstandard) To install a traffic signal at an intersection that is currently regulated by stop signs.
  3. (Nonstandard) To signal; to indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal.

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• singularize

  1. To make conspicuous; distinguish.

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  1. To make conspicuous; distinguish.

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To distinguish

• contrast

  1. To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences:
  2. To compare so as to point out the differences; set off against one another
  3. To show differences when compared; form a contrast

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  1. To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences:
  2. To compare so as to point out the differences; set off against one another
  3. To show differences when compared; form a contrast

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• set apart

  1. To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
  2. To distinguish, make obvious the distinction between (two things) or of (something).
  3. Used other than as an idiom: to separate or isolate.

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  1. To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
  2. To distinguish, make obvious the distinction between (two things) or of (something).
  3. Used other than as an idiom: to separate or isolate.

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• separate

  1. To become distinct or disengaged, as from a mixture
  2. To place in different groups; sort:
  3. To become divided into components or parts:

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  1. To become distinct or disengaged, as from a mixture
  2. To place in different groups; sort:
  3. To become divided into components or parts:

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• discriminate

  1. To make or constitute a distinction in or between:
  2. To see the difference (between things); distinguish
  3. To perceive or notice the distinguishing features of; recognize as distinct:

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  1. To make or constitute a distinction in or between:
  2. To see the difference (between things); distinguish
  3. To perceive or notice the distinguishing features of; recognize as distinct:

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To change

• modify

  1. To make less extreme, severe, or strong:
  2. To limit or reduce slightly; moderate
  3. To be or become modified; change.

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  1. To make less extreme, severe, or strong:
  2. To limit or reduce slightly; moderate
  3. To be or become modified; change.

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• adapt

  1. To adjust oneself
  2. To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation:
  3. To cause to be able to survive and reproduce under certain conditions. Used in the passive:

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  1. To adjust oneself
  2. To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation:
  3. To cause to be able to survive and reproduce under certain conditions. Used in the passive:

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• alter

  1. To change or make different; modify:
  2. To adjust (a garment) for a better fit.
  3. To become different; change; vary

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  1. To change or make different; modify:
  2. To adjust (a garment) for a better fit.
  3. To become different; change; vary

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