The meaning of DISTINGUISH is to perceive a difference in : mentally separate. How to use distinguish in a sentence.

distinguish between He's colour-blind and can't distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily. distinguish someone/something from someone/something I sometimes have difficulty …

Definition of distinguish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Synonyms for DISTINGUISHES: differentiates, separates, discerns, discriminates, differences, understands, comprehends, secerns; Antonyms of DISTINGUISHES: confuses, mistakes, mixes (up), confounds, mingles, lumps (together), conceals, hides

To distinguish is to recognize the characteristic features belonging to a thing: to distinguish a light cruiser from a heavy cruiser.

To distinguish is to discern, which means to perceive or recognize the way something differs from what’s around it. It takes discerning taste buds to distinguish between Coke and Pepsi. Distinguish also means to separate yourself out from the pack, usually in a good way.

There was a time when I couldn't distinguish one day from the next. If you can distinguish one thing from another, you can see or understand the difference between them. Could he distinguish right from wrong?

There are four distinguishable types. The copy is clearly/barely distinguishable from the original. The plant has several distinguishing characteristics/features.

DISTINGUISH meaning: 1. to see or understand the differences between two people, ideas, or things: 2. to make one…. Learn more.

distinguish between He's color-blind and can't distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily. distinguish someone/something from someone/something I sometimes have difficulty …