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distinguish vs discern

discern vs distinguish

distinguish and discern both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
distinguish No No Yes No
discern No No Yes No
As verbs, distinguish and discern are synonyms defined as:
  • distinguish and discern: detect with the senses
Other synonyms of distinguish include make out, pick out, recognise, recognize, spot, tell apart.
distinguish (verb) discern (verb)
mark as different detect with the senses
identify as in botany or biology, for example
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
make conspicuous or noteworthy
detect with the senses
Difference between distinguish and discern

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