Word Type

Verb

The word "discern" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

discernability discernable discernance discernible discernment indiscernible misdiscern undiscerned

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

detect discover find notice observe

Related Terms

comprehend concern descry detect difference different differentiate discrete discretion distinguish eye mind perceive recognize sense

Synonym Network

recognize understand

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