1 : to recognize one thing from others by some mark or quality He distinguished the sound of the piano in the orchestra. 2 : to hear or see clearly You can't distinguish her face in this photo. 3 : to know the difference Can you distinguish between right and wrong?
What is the best synonym for distinguish?
Synonyms & Antonyms of distinguish
- difference,
- differentiate,
- discern,
- discriminate,
- secern,
- separate.
How do you use distinguish in a sentence?
Distinguishing sentence example
- After distinguishing himself at school in history and philosophy, he turned to the study of science. ...
- And before long nobility won for itself a distinguishing outward badge.
