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/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/ · dis·tinc·tish
verb
- To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics. She distinguished herself from the crowd with her unique fashion sense.
- To see someone or something clearly or distinctly. The doctor distinguished the tumor from the surrounding tissue with the help of a microscope.
- To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments. The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.
transitive verb
- To recognize or identify someone or something as different from others. She distinguished the bird from the tree based on its distinctive song.
intransitive verb
- To become noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments. The company distinguished itself from its competitors with its innovative products.
Did you know? The word 'distinguish' has been used in various contexts, including literature and poetry. For example, in William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', the character Hamlet says, 'To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell: my blessing season this in thee!' The phrase 'to thine own self be true' is often interpreted as advice to distinguish oneself from others and be true to one's own values and principles.