DISTINGUISH

vt to constitute a difference; to make to differ.

2. distinguish ·vi to become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.

3. distinguish ·vt to separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon;

— with by or for.

4. distinguish ·vt to separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.

5. distinguish ·vt not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.

6. distinguish ·vi to make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination;

— with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle.

7. distinguish ·vt 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.