DISCERN Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word discern. (close relations)
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| distinguish | verbv | |||||
verb • mark as different • detect with the senses • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • make conspicuous or noteworthy • identify as in botany or biology, for example | ||||||
| recognize | verbv | |||||
verb • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority • be fully aware or cognizant of • detect with the senses • perceive to be the same • grant credentials to • express greetings upon meeting someone • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) • show approval or appreciation of | ||||||
| spot | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising • an outstanding characteristic • a blemish made by dirt • a small contrasting part of something • a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance • a business establishment for entertainment • a slight attack of illness • a small piece or quantity of something • a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer • a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • catch sight of • detect with the senses • mar or impair with a flaw • make a spot or mark onto • become spotted • mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition | ||||||
| make out | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • detect with the senses • make out and issue • distinguish by sight or hearing • proceed or get along • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • have sexual intercourse with • kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion • write all the required information onto a form • imply or suggest • try to establish | ||||||
| ascertain | verbv | |||||
verb • establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • learn or discover with certainty | ||||||
| descry | verbv | |||||
verb • catch sight of | ||||||
| detect | verbv | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes | ||||||
| identify | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something • give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property • consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else • conceive of as united or associated • identify as in botany or biology, for example • consider to be equal or the same | ||||||
| notice | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an announcement containing information about an event • the act of noticing or paying attention • a request for payment • advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • polite or favorable attention • a short critical review verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • notice or perceive • make or write a comment on • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||||||
| observe | verbv | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • make mention of • observe with care or pay close attention to • watch attentively • show respect towards • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • follow with the eyes or the mind • stick to correctly or closely • conform one's action or practice to | ||||||
| perceive | verbv | |||||
verb • to become aware of through the senses • become conscious of | ||||||
| see | verbv | |||||
noun • the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located verb • perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • perceive or be contemporaneous with • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • deem to be • get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally • see or watch • come together • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • go to see for professional or business reasons • go to see for a social visit • go to see a place, as for entertainment • take charge of or deal with • receive as a specified guest • date regularly; have a steady relationship with • see and understand, have a good eye • deliberate or decide • observe as if with an eye • observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect • undergo or live through a difficult experience • conduct someone someplace • match or meet • make sense of; assign a meaning to | ||||||
| discriminate | verbv | |||||
adjective • marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions verb • recognize or perceive the difference • treat differently on the basis of sex or race • distinguish | ||||||
| ken | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • range of what one can know or understand • the range of vision | ||||||
| recognise | verbv | |||||
verb • show approval or appreciation of • grant credentials to • detect with the senses • express greetings upon meeting someone • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • be fully aware or cognizant of • perceive to be the same • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | ||||||
| spy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage | ||||||
| pick out | verbv | |||||
verb • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives • detect with the senses | ||||||
| tell apart | verbv | |||||
verb • detect with the senses • mark as different | ||||||