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DISTINGUISH

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Distinguish.

How to pronounce distinguish:

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Distinguish - as a verb

Detect with the senses

Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discernmake outpick outrecogniserecognizespottell apart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

Example: "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiatemark
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
characterisecharacterizequalify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make conspicuous or noteworthy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
signalisesignalize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Identify as in botany or biology, for example

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describediscoveridentifykeykey outname

Example Sentences

"It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between right and wrong."
"I can't distinguish her from her twin sister."
"The wine connoisseur can easily distinguish between different varieties."
"Scientists have discovered a new way to distinguish cells under a microscope."
"He can distinguish a fake painting from a real one."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTINGUISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distinguish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTINGUISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DISTINGUISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinguish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTINGUISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DISTINGUISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinguish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTINGUISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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