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DISTINGUISHES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Distinguishes.

Distinguishes - 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

"The unique pattern on a zebra's coat distinguishes it from other animals."
"His exceptional talent distinguishes him as one of the best musicians in the world."
"The distinct aroma of the coffee distinguishes it from other brands."
"The professor's engaging teaching style distinguishes him from other educators."
"The protagonist's courage in the face of danger distinguishes him as a true hero."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTINGUISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DISTINGUISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinguishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTINGUISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DISTINGUISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinguishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTINGUISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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