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distinguishes

VERB

tell the difference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze categorize characterize determine differentiate discriminate divide figure out identify know qualify recognize separate

STRONG

ascertain classify collate decide demarcate diagnose estimate extricate finger individualize individuate judge label mark name part pinpoint place select sift signalize singularize specify spot tag

WEAK

determinate diagnosticate make out mark off set apart set off single out sort out tell apart tell between tell from

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow combine confuse connect join link miss misunderstand mix up unite

STRONG

ignore lose overlook

VERB

discern, identify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detect discover discriminate know notice perceive read recognize see

STRONG

beam catch descry dig eye eyeball flash focus mark note observe remark spot spy tell view

WEAK

get a load of get an eyeful make out pick out pick up on take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore misinterpret miss misunderstand neglect overlook pass by

VERB

make famous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire

STRONG

acknowledge celebrate dignify honor immortalize praise signalize

WEAK

pay tribute to

Antonyms

STRONG

condemn denounce disgrace disregard ignore reproach shame

Example Sentences

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The approach to services is one thing that distinguishes Visa and Mastercard — businesses that, on a surface level, look very similar.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

The business logic underpinning all of it is a subscription model that distinguishes the Times sharply from traditional game companies.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

What distinguishes the version with Bieber is how gently he slides between the Nigerian singers Wizkid and Tems, who both joined him for a rendition of “Essence” at Coachella.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Proton VPN distinguishes itself from competitors by offering a free version with unlimited bandwidth.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Nevertheless, Quintilian carefully distinguishes between what he terms ‘technical’ and ‘non-technical’ proofs.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton