Discern Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Discern [dih-surn]

VERB

To detect with eyes.
To identify as separate and distinct.
To recognize mentally.
To distinguish.

Example

"I seriously doubt his capability to discern right from wrong."

"We were lucky enough to discern the cyclist approaching from the fog."

Synonyms

Anticipate, Ascertain, Detect, Determine, Discover, Espy, Extricate, Focus, Differentiate, Discriminate, Behold, Catch, Perceive, Regard, Remark, See, View, Witness

Antonyms

Confuse, Doubt, Miss, Overlook, Forget, Ignore, Lose, Misunderstand, Neglect, Disregard, Mix up, Misapprehend, Misconceive, Misconstrue, Misinterpret

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