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distinguish meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of distinguish at MeaningMonkey.org. distinguish meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DISTINGUISH verb
Definition of distinguish (verb)
- mark as different
- "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
- synonyms: differentiate, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart
- detect with the senses
- be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
- "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
- synonyms: differentiate, mark
- make conspicuous or noteworthy
- identify as in botany or biology, for example
Source: Princeton University Wordnet