make out vs distinguish

distinguish vs make out

make out and distinguish both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make out	No	No	Yes	No
distinguish	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, make out and distinguish are synonyms defined as:

make out and distinguish: detect with the senses

Other synonyms of make out include discern, pick out, recognise, recognize, spot, tell apart.

make out (verb)	distinguish (verb)
distinguish by sight or hearing	mark as different
make out and issue	identify as in botany or biology, for example
write all the required information onto a form	be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
imply or suggest	make conspicuous or noteworthy
try to establish	detect with the senses
have sexual intercourse with
kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
detect with the senses
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
proceed or get along

Difference between make out and distinguish

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