Difference between Distinguish and Discover

What is the difference between Distinguish and Discover?

Distinguish as a verb is to see someone or something as different from others. while Discover as a verb is to remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

Distinguish

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To see someone or something as different from others. To see someone or something clearly or distinctly. To make one's self noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.

Example sentence: When you look at a corporation, just like when you look at a slave owner, you want to distinguish between the institution and the individual. So slavery, for example, or other forms of tyranny, are inherently monstrous. The individuals participating in them may be the nicest guys you can imagine.

Discover

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).To expose, uncover.To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.To reconnoitre, explore (an area).To find something for the first time.

Example sentence: When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

We hope you now know whether to use Distinguish or Discover in your sentence.

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