DISTINGUISH
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Distinguish.
How to pronounce distinguish:
US
Distinguish - as a verb
Mark as different
Example: "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiate20secern8secernateseparate10severaliseseveralizetell4tell apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
identify15place9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Detect with the senses
Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discern10make outpick outrecognise12recognize21spot6tell apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
Example: "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiate20mark10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
characterise19characterize28qualify22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make conspicuous or noteworthy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
signalise10signalize19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describe13discover14identify15key10key outname6Example Sentences
"It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between right and wrong."
"I can't distinguish her from her twin sister."
"The wine connoisseur can easily distinguish between different varieties."
"Scientists have discovered a new way to distinguish cells under a microscope."
"He can distinguish a fake painting from a real one."
Word Game Points
Is DISTINGUISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distinguish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTINGUISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DISTINGUISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinguish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTINGUISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DISTINGUISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinguish is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTINGUISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
