Words Like DISTINGUISH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DISTINGUISH.

31 Alternative Words Similar to distinguish

1 Separate Verb      Synonym Words Like Separate
2 Differentiate Verb      Synonym Words Like Differentiate
3 Secern Verb      Synonym Words Like Secern
4 Secernate Verb      Synonym Words Like Secernate
5 Severalize Verb      Synonym Words Like Severalize
6 Severalise Verb      Synonym Words Like Severalise
7 Tell Verb      Synonym Words Like Tell
8 Recognize Verb      Synonym Words Like Recognize
9 Recognise Verb      Synonym Words Like Recognise
10 Discern Verb      Synonym Words Like Discern
11 Mark Verb      Synonym Words Like Mark
12 Signalize Verb      Synonym Words Like Signalize
13 Signalise Verb      Synonym Words Like Signalise
14 Identify Verb      Synonym Words Like Identify
15 Discover Verb      Synonym Words Like Discover
16 Key Verb      Synonym Words Like Key
17 Describe Verb      Synonym Words Like Describe
18 Name Verb      Synonym Words Like Name
19 Characterise Verb      Synonym Words Like Characterise
20 Characterize Verb      Synonym Words Like Characterize
21 Place Verb      Synonym Words Like Place
22 Qualify Verb      Synonym Words Like Qualify
23 Singularise Verb      Hyponym Words Like Singularise
24 Singularize Verb      Hyponym Words Like Singularize
25 Sex Verb      Hyponym Words Like Sex
26 Label Verb      Hyponym Words Like Label
27 Know Verb      Hyponym Words Like Know
28 Contrast Verb      Hyponym Words Like Contrast
29 Stratify Verb      Hyponym Words Like Stratify
31 Resolve Verb      Hyponym Words Like Resolve

4 examples of distinguish

1 to distinguish sounds into high and low
2 to distinguish the sound of a drum
3 a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle
4 I can't make out the faces in this photograph

10 definitions of distinguish

1 Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
2 To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference.
3 To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded.
4 To constitute a difference; to make to differ.
5 To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; -- with by or for.
6 To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between.
7 To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.
8 make conspicuous or noteworthy
9 mark as different
10 detect with the senses
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