distinguish

1. v. t. Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic. Source: opted

2. v. t. To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low. Source: opted

3. v. t. To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum. Source: opted

4. v. t. To constitute a difference; to make to differ. Source: opted

5. v. t. To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; -- with by or for. Source: opted

6. v. i. To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle. Source: opted

7. v. i. To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible. Source: opted

8. v. mark as different Source: wordnet

9. v. detect with the senses Source: wordnet

10. v. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense Source: wordnet

11. v. make conspicuous or noteworthy Source: wordnet

12. v. identify as in botany or biology, for example Source: wordnet

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