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What is another word for Discern? – 229 Discern Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    perceive recognize distinguish notice detect identify appreciate comprehend understand see realize acknowledge discover find ascertain determine make out pick out spot tell differentiate separate sift winnow screen filter sift out separate out sort out tell apart know sense feel intuit divine discern judge decide conclude gather collect infer deduce read interpret diagnose analyze evaluate assess appraise estimate gauge size up.

    Meaning of Discern

    To recognize or notice something, especially a difference or a subtle detail

    Definitions

    • To perceive or understand something as being distinct or separate from something else
    • To have a keen sense of observation or judgment

    Example Uses

    • She was able to discern the subtle differences between the two paintings.
    • He had a keen eye for detail and could discern even the smallest flaws in the design.
    • It was difficult to discern the truth from the lies in the story.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignore overlook miss neglect disregard discount dismiss reject refuse fail to notice fail to see be unaware of be oblivious to be ignorant of misunderstand misinterpret misjudge confuse mix up conflate blur obscure conceal hide camouflage disguise deceive mislead confuse perplex puzzle bewilder baffle.

    Related Nouns

    discernment perception recognition awareness consciousness observation notice attention scrutiny examination inspection investigation analysis evaluation assessment judgment decision conclusion differentiation distinction separation discrimination identification diagnosis interpretation understanding comprehension appreciation intuition instinct insight acumen wisdom intelligence keenness sharpness sensitivity awareness alertness vigilance.

    Related Verbs

    perceive recognize distinguish notice detect identify appreciate comprehend understand see realize acknowledge discover find ascertain determine make out pick out spot tell differentiate separate sift winnow screen filter sift out separate out sort out tell apart know sense feel intuit divine judge decide conclude gather collect infer deduce read interpret diagnose analyze evaluate assess appraise estimate gauge size up.

    Related Adjectives

    discerning perceptive recognizing distinguishing noticing detectable identifiable appreciative comprehending understanding realizing acknowledging discoverable findable ascertainable determinable noticeable visible recognizable separable differentiable distinguishable sensitive aware alert vigilant keen sharp intelligent wise intuitive instinctive insightful astute acute penetrating piercing perspicacious observant watchful mindful careful meticulous thorough rigorous exacting precise accurate correct right true.