distinguish

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing or pointing out the difference between two or more things, or to make something stand out as different.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по распознаванию или указанию различия между двумя или более вещами, или для того, чтобы выделить что-то как отличное.esVerbo usado para denotar la acción de reconocer o señalar la diferencia entre dos o más cosas, o para hacer que algo se destaque como diferente o especial.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de reconnaître ou d'indiquer une différence entre deux ou plusieurs choses, ou pour marquer quelque chose comme distinct ou particulier.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, einen Unterschied zwischen zwei oder mehr Dingen zu erkennen oder anzugeben, oder um etwas als verschieden hervorzuheben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reconhecer ou apontar a diferença entre duas ou mais coisas, ou de destacar algo como diferente.zh用于表示识别或指出两个或多个事物之间差异的动作，或表示将某物突出为不同。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إدراك الفرق أو التمييز بين شيئين أو أكثر، أو لإبراز شيء باعتباره مختلفًا عن غيره.

1. Recognize differences B1 formal

   To recognize or point out the difference between two or more things.

   • It is important to distinguish between facts and opinions.
   • She can distinguish the different bird species by their songs.
   • The twins are so alike that it is hard to distinguish them.

   ruРазличатьesdistinguirfrDistinguer (percevoir une différence)deUnterscheidenptDistinguirzh区分arيُميّز

   Синонимы: differentiatediscerndiscriminateseparatetell apart

   Антонимы: conflateconfusemistakemix

2. Make something stand out B2 formal

   To be a characteristic that makes someone or something different or special.

   • His unique style distinguishes him from other artists.
   • The quality of the materials distinguishes this product from cheaper alternatives.
   • Her dedication to her work distinguishes her as a leader.

   ruВыделятьesdistinguir, hacer destacarfrdistinguer (rendre distinct)deHervorhebenptDestacarzh使突出arيُميّز

   Синонимы: characterizedifferentiatediscriminatemarkseparateset apartsingle out

3. Perceive clearly B2 formal

   To see, hear, or understand something clearly.

   • Through the fog, he could barely distinguish the outline of a house.
   • She could distinguish the sound of her mother's voice in the crowd.
   • It was too dark to distinguish the details of the painting.

   ruРазличатьesDistinguir (percibir con claridad)frDistinguer (percevoir clairement)deUnterscheidenptDistinguirzh辨别arالتمييز

   Синонимы: detectdiscernidentifymake outperceiverecognize

   Антонимы: confusemissoverlook

• distinguished past participle
• distinguished past simple
• distinguishing present participle
• distinguishes third person singular