distinguish-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Mark as different; distinguish, mark, or differentiate; make conspicuous or noteworthy

Commentary: Includes: DISTINGUISH BETWEEN

Examples:
We distinguish several kinds of maple.
His modesty distinguishes him from his peers.
Gene-expression profile comparisons distinguish seven organs of maize.
How do you distinguish this case from the flag-burning case?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: Differentiation
PropBank: distinguish.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 5

Sense Number 2: Detect with the senses

Examples:
I can't distinguish the faces in this photograph.
No objects in it could be distinguished, except a rolling river in the far distance.
He managed to distinguish a faint scent of roses.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: Differentiation
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2