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
