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distinguish

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

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A. v.t.

1 (make out) erkennen

2 (differentiate) unterscheiden

3 (characterize) kennzeichnen

4distinguish oneself [by sth.] = sich [durch etw.] hervortun

B. v.i.

unterscheiden distinguish between = auseinander halten

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