[ dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ ]
■ verb
1》 recognize, show, or treat as different.
↘( ~ between ) perceive or point out a difference between.
↘[often as adjective ~ing ] be an identifying characteristic of.
2》 manage to discern (something barely perceptible).
3》 ( ~ oneself ) make oneself worthy of respect.
Derivatives
~able adjective
Origin
C16: formed irregularly from Fr. distinguer or L. distinguere , from dis- 'apart' + stinguere 'put out'.