distinguish
verbUK /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
US /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
To see or tell the difference between two things.
It is hard to distinguish the twins because they look so alike.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To hear or see something clearly.
In the fog, we could barely distinguish the shape of the boat.
3. To make someone or something special or noticed.
Her bright red coat distinguished her from the crowd.
4. To be a special quality that makes something different.
What distinguishes this book is its funny pictures.