Separate
Separate verb - To understand or point out the difference in.
Usage example: trying to separate science from religion on one specific point
Secern
Secern verb - Mark as different.
Separate is a synonym for secern in catch sight of topic. You can use "Separate" instead a verb "Secern".
Mutual synonyms
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