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stand apart
[/stænd əˈpɑrt/]
verb
destacar-se, diferenciar-se
1.
to be noticeably different or superior from others; to be distinguished or conspicuous
Her innovative approach to teaching stands apart from traditional methods.
Sua abordagem inovadora ao ensino se destaca dos métodos tradicionais.
2.
to physically separate or maintain distance from someone or something
The building stands apart from the others on the street.
O edifício se destaca dos outros na rua.
3.
to remain aloof or neutral; to not participate with others
He chose to stand apart from the political debate.
Ele escolheu ficar à margem do debate político.
Synonyms
stand out
distinguish oneself
be conspicuous
be different
excel
separate oneself
Antonyms
blend in
conform
fit in
merge
be typical
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
destacar-se, diferenciar-se
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
se sobressair, ficar em evidência
alternative phrasing with same meaning
Portugal
destacar-se, diferenciar-se
identical to general usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand out from the crowd
stand on one's own
set oneself apart
rise above the rest
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