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dis·tin·guish (dĭ-stĭnǵgwĭsh)

[Alteration of obsolete distingue, from Middle English distinguen, from Old French distinguer, from Latin distinguere, to separate.]

verb: -guished, -guish·ing, -guish·es. 

transitive verb 

  1. To perceive as being different or distinct.
  2. To perceive distinctly; discern: distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon.
  3. To make noticeable or different; set apart.
  4. To cause (oneself) to be eminent or recognized: They have distinguished themselves as dedicated social workers.

intransitive verb 

To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate: distinguish between right and wrong.

derivatives

dis·tińguish·a·ble
adjective
dis·tińguish·a·bly
adverb