distinguish

verb

1. mark as different

- We distinguish several kinds of maple

Similar word(s): differentiate, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell

Definition categories: cognition, identify, place

2. detect with the senses

Similar word(s): discern, recognise, recognize, spot

Definition categories: perception

3. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

- His modesty distinguishes him from his peers

Similar word(s): differentiate, mark

Definition categories: cognition, characterise, characterize, qualify

4. make conspicuous or noteworthy

Similar word(s): signalise, signalize

Definition categories: communication, mark

5. identify as in botany or biology, for example

Similar word(s): describe, discover, identify, key, name

Definition categories: cognition