make out vs tell apart

make out and tell apart both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make out	No	No	Yes	No
tell apart	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, make out and tell apart are synonyms defined as:

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

make out (verb)	tell apart (verb)
distinguish by sight or hearing	mark as different
make out and issue	detect with the senses
write all the required information onto a form
imply or suggest
try to establish
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