distinguish

US /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
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1.

recognize or treat (someone or something) as different

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It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
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He could barely distinguish the figures in the dim light.
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differentiatediscriminatetell apartmake outperceive
2.

manage to discern (something barely perceptible)

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I could just about distinguish a faint outline in the fog.
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Her voice was so soft, it was hard to distinguish her words.
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discernperceiverecognizemake outspot
3.

make (someone or something) famous or well known

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His bravery distinguished him from the rest of the soldiers.
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Her exceptional talent distinguishes her in the art world.
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signalizemarkcharacterizeelevatehonor
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distinguished