Distinguishes Meaning in English
word · lemma: distinguish
dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz
di-STING-gwi-shiz
dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɪz
dist-ING-gwi-shiz
Definition
Shows or recognizes the difference between two or more things or people; also can mean to make someone or something stand out from others.
Usage & Nuances
Often used formally or in academic contexts. Common phrases: 'distinguishes between,' 'distinguishes himself/herself.' Not the same as 'differentiate' (which is broader); 'distinguishes' can also stress standing out positively.
Spanish: distinguePortuguese (BR): distinguePortuguese (PT): distingueChinese (Simplified): 区分 (区别)Chinese (Traditional): 區分 (區別)Hindi: अंतर करता हैArabic: يميزBengali: ভেদ করে - আলাদা করে চিনেRussian: различает - выделяетJapanese: 区別する - 特徴づけるVietnamese: phân biệt - làm nổi bậtKorean: 구별하다 - 두드러지게 하다Turkish: ayırt eder - öne çıkarırUrdu: فرق کرتا ہے - ممتاز کرتا ہےIndonesian: membedakan - membedakan secara menonjol
Example Sentences
Color distinguishes these two birds.
basic
He distinguishes fact from opinion.
basic
Taste distinguishes different kinds of chocolate.
basic
Her dedication distinguishes her from the rest of the team.
natural
What distinguishes this brand is its focus on quality.
natural
She quickly distinguishes which problems need urgent attention.
natural