English Synonym Finder

distinguish

Definitions

To perceive or point out a difference between two or more things.

To recognize or treat someone or something as different or special.

To manage to see, hear, or understand something that is not clear.

Examples

It is often difficult to distinguish between the two identical twins.

The ability to distinguish right from wrong is a fundamental human trait.

Synonyms

differentiate discriminate discern separate identify characterize perceive

Antonyms

confuse mix conflate jumble misidentify obscure ignore