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distinguish

distinguish - verb

To recognize as being different: differentiate, discern, discriminate, know, separate, tell. See same.
To perceive and fix the identity of, especially with difficulty: descry, discern, make out, pick out, spot. See see.
To perceive with a special effort of the senses or the mind: descry, detect, discern, mark, mind, note, notice, observe, remark, see. See knowledge. see.
To make noticeable or different: characterize, differentiate, discriminate, individualize, mark, set apart, signalize, singularize. See same.
To cause to be eminent or recognized: elevate, ennoble, exalt, honor, signalize. See respect.