Synonyms for Distinguish
Definition of distinguish
verb
- mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
- detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
- be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense; "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "distinguish"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like describe, differentiate, discern can replace "distinguish" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Distinguish" in song lyrics
See how distinguish is used in real songs:
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"Plain and simple, in common English, what I distinguish"
O.C. f/ Yvette Michelle — Far From Yours -
"Between the margin with my jargon so they still can't distinguish"
Playdough — Palm Sunday -
"I get tripped up trying to distinguish"
Ugly Duckling — I Want to Believe