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Definizione e significato di "distinguish"in inglese

to distinguish
01

distinguere

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc. 
Transitive: to distinguish between two things or people | to distinguish sb/sth from sb/sth
to distinguish definition and meaning
informazioni grammaticali
composizione morfologica
derivato
verbo d’azione
regolare
presente
distinguish
3ª persona singolare
distinguishes
participio presente
distinguishing
passato semplice
distinguished
participio passato
distinguished
Esempi
The detective could distinguish the authentic painting from the clever forgery. 

Il detective poteva distinguere il dipinto autentico dall'abile contraffazione.

02

distinguere, discernere

to perceive or identify someone or something with clarity 
Transitive: to distinguish a shape or sound
Esempi
In the fog, I could barely distinguish the shapes of the trees. 

Nella nebbia, riuscivo a malapena a distinguere le forme degli alberi.

03

distinguere

to be the distinctive feature or characteristic between two things, people, etc. 
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth from others
Esempi
The bright red color distinguishes this car from the others in the lot. 

Il colore rosso brillante distingue questa macchina dalle altre nel parcheggio.

04

distinguere, differenziare

to sort or divide things into different groups based on their features or qualities 
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Esempi
Scientists distinguish species by examining their genetic traits. 

Gli scienziati distinguono le specie esaminando i loro tratti genetici.

05

distinguere

to make something conspicuous or noteworthy by discerning it 
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Esempi
The artist distinguished the main character by using bold colors in the painting. 

L'artista ha distinto il personaggio principale usando colori audaci nel dipinto.

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