Distinguish (IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/)
| Distinguish (v. t.) |
Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic. |
| Distinguish (v. t.) |
To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low. |
| Distinguish (v. t.) |
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; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum. |
| Distinguish (v. t.) |
To constitute a difference; to make to differ. |
| Distinguish (v. t.) |
To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; -- with by or for. |
| Distinguish (v. i.) |
To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle. |
| Distinguish (v. i.) |
To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible. |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Even a dog can distinguish between being stumbled over and being kicked." - English proverbs (alphabetically by proverb) |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " For I do not distinguish them by the eye, but by the mind, which is the proper judge of the man." - Mind |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Hindi vowels do not distinguish between the capital and non-capital form" - Hindi |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "If a victory is told in detail, one can no longer distinguish it from a defeat." - Jean-Paul Sartre |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "If you can't distinguish people from lap-dogs, you shouldn't undertake philanthropic work." - Anton Chekhov |
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