To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.

To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.

“The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.”

Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

“The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.”

Having a dignified appearance or demeanor

“Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.”

Specified, noted.

“Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.”