distinguish vs compare

distinguish is not a noun while compare is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distinguish	No	No	Yes	No
compare	Yes	No	Yes	No

distinguish (noun)	compare (noun)
	qualities that are comparable

distinguish (verb)	compare (verb)
mark as different	examine and note the similarities or differences of
identify as in botany or biology, for example	consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense	to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
make conspicuous or noteworthy	be comparable
detect with the senses