distinguish
🇺🇸
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
verb
B2
to tell the difference between two things
It can be hard to distinguish between real and fake news.
B2
to make someone or something different from others
Her kindness helps distinguish her from other leaders.
C1
to see or hear something clearly
In the fog, I could not distinguish the road signs.
C1
to do something very well and become known for it
He distinguished himself by winning the science award.
translation
to tell the difference between two things; to make someone or something different from others; to see or hear something clearly; to do something very well and become known for it
Word Forms
3rd Present
distinguishes
Past
distinguished
Perfect
distinguished
Progressive
distinguishing