distinguishes Definition

distinguish
verb distinguishes, distinguished, distinguishing

1. To mark or recognize them as different.

Thesaurus: classify, identify, define, differentiate, discriminate, characterize, categorize, specify, separate, divide.
Form: distinguish one thing from another (often)
intr
2. To see the difference between them.

Form: distinguish between things (often)
Form: distinguish between people
3. To make out or identify something.

Thesaurus: discern, discover, see, detect, notice, know, recognize.
4. often ironic
To be considered outstanding because of some achievement.
Form: distinguish oneself (always)

Derivative: distinguishable
adj

Clearly noticeable or identifiable
Thesaurus: obvious, plain, clear, noticeable, conspicuous, evident, manifest, recognizable, observable, appreciable, discernible, perceptible.

Derivative: distinguishing
adj

Etymology: 16c: from Latin distinguere.