Distinguish

verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Word Frequency: 19.2

Definitions

1.verbTo recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

2.verbTo see someone or something clearly or distinctly.

3.verbTo make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.

"The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal."

4.verbTo make to differ.

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