Single out
verb
To choose one person or thing from a group for special attention.
The teacher singled out John for his excellent work on the project.
Often appears as...
- single out for praise
- single out for criticism
verb
To treat someone or something differently from others.
Why do you always single me out when the team fails?
Often appears as...
- single out for blame
- single out for punishment
verb
To differentiate someone or something from the others.
In a lineup, the witness was able to single out the suspect.
Often appears as...
- single out from the crowd
- single out from the rest
verb
To choose one person or thing from a group for special attention.
The teacher singled out John for his excellent work on the project.
Often appears as...
- single out for praise
- single out for criticism
verb
To treat someone or something differently from others.
Why do you always single me out when the team fails?
Often appears as...
- single out for blame
- single out for punishment
verb
To differentiate someone or something from the others.
In a lineup, the witness was able to single out the suspect.
Often appears as...
- single out from the crowd
- single out from the rest
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Focus
Often implies recognition or reward for someone's efforts or qualities.
Managers frequently single out the most proactive employees for bonuses.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Attention
Can suggest unfair selection for criticism or punishment.
He felt singled out for errors that everyone in the team made.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Achievement
Used when someone's actions or achievements stand out amongst others.
After the game, the coach singled out the player with the most goals.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Focus
Often implies recognition or reward for someone's efforts or qualities.
Managers frequently single out the most proactive employees for bonuses.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Attention
Can suggest unfair selection for criticism or punishment.
He felt singled out for errors that everyone in the team made.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Achievement
Used when someone's actions or achievements stand out amongst others.
After the game, the coach singled out the player with the most goals.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Focus
Often implies recognition or reward for someone's efforts or qualities.
Managers frequently single out the most proactive employees for bonuses.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Attention
Can suggest unfair selection for criticism or punishment.
He felt singled out for errors that everyone in the team made.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Achievement
Used when someone's actions or achievements stand out amongst others.
After the game, the coach singled out the player with the most goals.
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