distinguish

[US]/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
[UK]/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. discriminate, differentiate
vt. stand out, make oneself famous.

Phrases & Collocations

distinguish between

easily distinguishable

able to distinguish

clearly distinguishable

difficult to distinguish

distinguish oneself

distinguish from

Example Sentences

distinguish sb. in a crowd

distinguish oneself by scholarship

distinguish oneself in battle

to distinguish from the laity

distinguish good from evil

distinguish things into classes

distinguish between silk and rayon

He was a distinguished publicist.

a distinguished American educationist.

a long and distinguished career.

the distinguished guest's gallery

distinguish between certainties and probables

an elderly person with a distinguished past.

I can distinguish them at a distance.

It's important distinguish fact from fiction.

We can distinguish between gold and silver.

Real-world Examples

C) To demonstrate how to distinguish different feelings.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

Even introverts distinguish between close and casual friends.

Source: Love Story

A) Distinguish between conventional success and our life goal.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

That suggested that they can distinguish between speech and non-speech.

Source: VOA Special February 2022 Collection

It isn't often we have so distinguished a visitor.

Source: Casablanca Original Soundtrack

For example, flying foxes not only see well during daylight but can also distinguish colors.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

This is how children distinguish between good and evil.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

What we found was that they distinguish between the type of request.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American March 2019 Collection

There are online courses teaching citizens how to distinguish truth from fiction.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

These receptors can distinguish between friendly bacteria and potentially deadly ones.

Source: Osmosis - Anatomy and Physiology

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now