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to distinguish
01
to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish between two things or people | to distinguish sb/sth from sb/sth
Examples
The detective could distinguish the authentic painting from the clever forgery.
02
to perceive or identify someone or something with clarity
Transitive: to distinguish a shape or sound
Examples
In the fog, I could barely distinguish the shapes of the trees.
03
to be the distinctive feature or characteristic between two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth from others
Examples
The bright red color distinguishes this car from the others in the lot.
04
to sort or divide things into different groups based on their features or qualities
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Examples
Scientists distinguish species by examining their genetic traits.
05
to make something conspicuous or noteworthy by discerning it
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
Examples
The artist distinguished the main character by using bold colors in the painting.
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