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English to English verb
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mark as different |  | Example: We distinguish several kinds of maple
source: wordnet30
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be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense |  | Example: His modesty distinguishes him from his peers
source: wordnet30
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calculate a derivative; take the derivative |  | source: wordnet30
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become different during development |  | Example: cells differentiate
source: wordnet30
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evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment |  | source: wordnet30
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become distinct and acquire a different character |  | source: wordnet30
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To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize. |  | source: webster1913
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To acquire a distinct and separate character. |  | source: webster1913
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