discern

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English

Definitions

verb

To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.
To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate.“He was too young to discern right from wrong.”
To perceive differences.

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Synonyms

discriminate distinguish ken spy tell apart recognize pick out make out perceive differentiate understand know define guess decide identify see ascertain

Associated

vocation truths priesthood truth trends subtle intentions patterns whether differences underlying divine

Rhymes

taciturn stern concern spurn return dern churn turn yearn burn

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