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discern
to perceive or recognize, especially with effort
Synonyms
Antonyms
- overlook
- miss
discern in a sentence
It was hard to discern the words through the static.
It was hard to discern the words through the static.
Where it comes from
From Latin discernere 'to separate, distinguish'
Memory hook
DISCERN — see clearly, like a DISCEN-ing eye.
Word parts
- dis — apart, away
discern: dis- (apart) + cern (separate)
Read it in context
- The White Road Narrative