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Definitions

distinguish

[dih-sting-gwish] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃ /
VERB
tell the difference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze categorize characterize determine differentiate discriminate divide figure out identify know qualify recognize separate
STRONG
ascertain classify collate decide demarcate diagnose estimate extricate finger individualize individuate judge label mark name part pinpoint place select sift signalize singularize specify spot tag
WEAK
determinate diagnosticate make out mark off set apart set off single out sort out tell apart tell between tell from
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow combine confuse connect join link miss misunderstand mix up unite
STRONG
ignore lose overlook
VERB
discern, identify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detect discover discriminate know notice perceive read recognize see
STRONG
beam catch descry dig eye eyeball flash focus mark note observe remark spot spy tell view
WEAK
get a load of get an eyeful make out pick out pick up on take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore misinterpret miss misunderstand neglect overlook pass by
VERB
make famous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire
STRONG
acknowledge celebrate dignify honor immortalize praise signalize
WEAK
pay tribute to
Antonyms
STRONG
condemn denounce disgrace disregard ignore reproach shame

Example Sentences

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But they also said Shake Shack isn’t necessarily competing with McDonald’s, because, as a fast-casual chain, it aims to distinguish itself with higher-quality ingredients — albeit at a higher price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The government’s lawyers knew it and conceded that they could not distinguish our case from the judge’s prior ruling, and she granted the writ the same day.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Original proposals to distinguish between the recreational and elite games were scrapped, so the rollback would apply to golfers of all levels.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“We could easily and quickly distinguish United as a premium brand,” said Nocella, United’s chief commercial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The lights dimmed until I could no longer distinguish individual people in the auditorium.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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