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Discerned

Verb / dɪˈsɜ:nd / Another word for discerned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To perceive or recognize something.

Synonyms & similar words

distinguish recognize recognise discern spot tellapart pickout makeout perceive detect recognize distinguish identify spot notice observe see catch grasp comprehend appreciate understand realize know learn ascertain decipher

Example sentences

  1. I discerned a strange noise coming from the attic.
  2. He could discern the shape of a bird in the distance.
  3. She discerned a hint of sadness in his voice.
  4. The detective discerned a pattern in the suspect's behavior.
  5. The teacher discerned that the student needed extra help with math.

Quotes

  • Wisdom is the power of discerning and judging properly.
  • The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
  • The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me.

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