DISTINGUISH


Meaning of DISTINGUISH in English

[ 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'.

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