distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
dis · tin · guish
dɪ · ˈstɪŋ · ɡwɪʃ
English Definition
v. to recognize or point out a difference
Significado en Español
distinguir, diferenciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân biệt, nhận ra
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “distinguish”:
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A
conflate
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B
confuse
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C
differentiate
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D
blend
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C — differentiate.
“distinguish” means v. to recognize or point out a difference
Common questions about “distinguish”
What does “distinguish” mean?
distinguish — v. to recognize or point out a difference. In Chinese: 区分，辨别.
How do you pronounce “distinguish”?
distinguish is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · tin · guish.
Is “distinguish” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. distinguish appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
