LEARNit Dictionary

distinguish

verb
B2+
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2+
to recognize the difference between two people or things
تمیز دادن, تمایز قائل شدن, تشخیص دادن, فرق گذاشتن
synonym differentiate
2
B2+
to be a characteristic that makes two people, animals or things different
تمایز دادن, تشخیص دادن, تفکیک کردن, تمیز دادن, تمایز قائل شدن
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates?
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak.
The adult bird can be readily distinguished by its orange bill.
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks?
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals.
3
C1+
to be able to see or hear something
تشخیص دادن, تمیز دادن
I could not distinguish her words, but she sounded agitated.
She could not distinguish the make and colour of the car in the fading light.
synonym make out
4
C1+
to do something so well that people notice and admire you
برجسته شدن
She has already distinguished herself as an athlete.