Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discern
verb
/dɪsˈɜrn/
Definition
To perceive or recognize something clearly.
Examples
- It was hard to discern her true feelings from her smile.
- With practice, you can learn to discern the subtle differences in flavors.
Meaning
Discern means to understand or distinguish something, especially when it is not immediately apparent or is complicated.
Synonyms
- perceive
- detect
- distinguish
- recognize
