distinguish

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NGSL Rank: 1890
distinguish
dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ Listen
Meanings
verb
  • recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
    E.g. the child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy
  • manage to discern (something barely perceptible).
    E.g. it was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapes
  • make oneself worthy of respect by one's behaviour or achievements.
    E.g. many distinguished themselves in the fight against Hitler

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