Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

descry

verb
/dɪˈskraɪ/
Definition
To catch sight of something, especially something that is difficult to see or distant.
Examples
  • As they climbed the hill, they could descry the outline of the distant mountains.
  • She loved to descry the stars on a clear night from her backyard.
Meaning
The act of noticing or discovering something that may not be immediately visible.
Synonyms
  • detect
  • spot
  • discern
  • discover
  • perceive