distinguish
dis·tin·guish (dĭ-stĭngʹgwĭsh)v. dis·tin·guished, dis·tin·guish·ing, dis·tin·guish·esv. tr. 1. To perceive as being different or distinct. 2. To perceive distinctly; discern: distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon. 3. To make noticeable or different; set apart. 4. To cause (oneself) to be eminent or recognized: They have distinguished themselves as dedicated social workers.v. intr. To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate: distinguish between right and wrong. [Alteration of obsolete distingue, from Middle English distinguen, from Old French distinguer, from Latin distinguere, to separate. See steig- in Indo-European Roots.] dis·tinʹguish·a·ble adj.dis·tinʹguish·a·bly adv.
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