Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distinguish

verb
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
To recognize or point out the difference between two or more things.
Examples
  • She can easily distinguish between different bird species by their songs.
  • It’s important to distinguish fact from opinion in any discussion.
  • He had a unique style that distinguished him from other artists.
Meaning
To make something different from something else or to identify something as unique.
Synonyms
  • Differentiate
  • Discern
  • Identify
  • Recognize
  • Set apart