To recognize or identify the differences between things, to separate or make clear distinctions between them.
Meaning of ‘Distinguish’ in English
Distinguish
(Verb)
Meaning
Examples
Can you distinguish the subtle flavors in this dish?
It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Distinguishing between truth and lies can be challenging.
His unique style of painting distinguishes him from other artists.
The detective tried to distinguish the real painting from the fake.
To succeed, you must distinguish yourself from your competitors.
She can easily distinguish between identical twins based on their personalities.
Synonyms
Separate
Differentiate
Discern
Contrast
Tell apart
Discriminate
Anotnyms
Confuse
Blend
Mix up
Conflate
Merge
Obscure