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Another word for distinguish

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Verb

  1. To recognize as being different

    See also:

    same

  2. To perceive and fix the identity of, especially with difficulty

    See also:

    see

  3. To perceive with a special effort of the senses or the mind

    See also:

    see

    knowledge

  4. To make noticeable or different

    See also:

    same

  5. To cause to be eminent or recognized

    See also:

    respect

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Another word for distinguish

Verb

  1. To make distinctions

    See also:

    define

    classify

  2. To discern

    See also:

    see

    recognize

    discover

  3. To provide an identification

    See also:

    .name

    mark

  4. To bestow honor upon

    See also:

    discern

    praise

    admire

Synonym Study

  • Differentiate suggests the noting or ascertaining of specific differences between things by comparing in detail their distinguishing qualities or features
  • Discriminate suggests a distinguishing of minute or subtle differences between similar things to discriminate scents
  • Distinguish implies a recognizing or marking apart from others by special features or characteristic qualities to distinguish good from evil
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Sentence Examples

  • She couldn't distinguish whether it was male or female.

  • Natasha looked in the mirrors and could not distinguish her reflection from the others.

  • We may distinguish four periods, as follows: 1.

  • Probably there was little externally to distinguish the prophet of Yahweh in the days of Samuel from the CanaanitePhoenician prophets of Baal and Asherah (1 Kings xviii.

  • The superior officers all wanted to distinguish themselves, to cut off, to seize, to capture, and to overthrow the French, and all clamored for action.

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