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discover vs distinguish

distinguish vs discover

discover and distinguish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discover No No Yes No
distinguish No No Yes No
As verbs, discover and distinguish are synonyms defined as:
  • discover and distinguish: identify as in botany or biology, for example
Other synonyms of discover include describe, identify, key, key out, name.
discover (verb) distinguish (verb)
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally mark as different
identify as in botany or biology, for example identify as in botany or biology, for example
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
make a discovery, make a new finding make conspicuous or noteworthy
see for the first time; make a discovery detect with the senses
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
find unexpectedly
Difference between discover and distinguish

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