Recogniseverb
(transitive) To match something or someone which one currently perceives to a memory of some previous encounter with the same entity.
Distinguishverb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
Recogniseverb
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of something; treat as worthy of consideration or valid.
âThe US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognise Kosovo on Monday.â;
Distinguishverb
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
Recogniseverb
(transitive) To acknowledge or consider as something.
Distinguishverb
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
âThe soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.â;
Recogniseverb
(transitive) To realise or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in; realise or admit that.
Distinguishverb
To make to differ.
Recogniseverb
(transitive) To give an award.
Distinguishverb
Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
âNot more distinguished by her purple vest,Than by the charming features of her face.â; âMilton has distinguished the sweetbrier and the eglantine.â;
Recogniseverb
show approval or appreciation of;
âMy work is not recognized by anybody!â; âThe best student was recognized by the Deanâ;
Distinguishverb
To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.
âMoses distinguished the causes of the flood into those that belong to the heavens, and those that belong to the earth.â;
Recogniseverb
grant credentials to;
âThe Regents officially recognized the new educational institutionâ; ârecognize an academic degreeâ;
Distinguishverb
To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum.
âWe are enabled to distinguish good from evil, as well as truth from falsehood.â; âNor more can you distinguish of a man,Than of his outward show.â;
Recogniseverb
detect with the senses;
âThe fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guardsâ; âI can't make out the faces in this photographâ;
Distinguishverb
To constitute a difference; to make to differ.
âWho distinguisheth thee?â;
Recogniseverb
express greetings upon meeting someone
Distinguishverb
To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; - with by or for.
Recogniseverb
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
âWe must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards usâ;
Distinguishverb
To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; - with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle.
Recogniseverb
be fully aware or cognizant of
Distinguishverb
To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.
âThe little embryo . . . first distinguishes into a little knot.â;
Recogniseverb
perceive to be the same
Distinguishverb
mark as different;
âWe distinguish several kinds of mapleâ;
Recogniseverb
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority;
âThe Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throneâ; âWe do not recognize your godsâ;
Distinguishverb
detect with the senses;
âThe fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guardsâ; âI can't make out the faces in this photographâ;
Distinguishverb
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
âHis modesty distinguishes him form his peersâ;
Distinguishverb
make conspicuous or noteworthy
Distinguishverb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Distinguishverb
recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
âthe child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasyâ;
Distinguishverb
recognize or point out a difference
âwe must distinguish between two kinds of holidayâ;
Distinguishverb
be an identifying characteristic or mark of
âwhat distinguishes sport from games?â;
Distinguishverb
manage to discern (something barely perceptible)
âit was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapesâ;
Distinguishverb
make oneself worthy of respect by one's behaviour or achievements
âmany distinguished themselves in the fight against Hitlerâ;