catch on (to)

verb

Definition of catch on (to)next
1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party

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2
as in to know
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on (to)
  1. realize
  2. know
  3. discover
  4. understand
  5. see
  6. decipher
  7. recognize
  8. hear
Verb
  • This approach streamlines costs through workflow efficiencies, cutting out third-party fees and directly realizing discounts on construction materials, etc., which may strengthen the bottom line.
    Azure Erickson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • According to the company's report, median national pay for people who stayed put in their positions rose 4.8% over the past year, but job changers realized an average increase of 7.2%.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of realize
Verb
  • Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond not knowing how to connect with the French cinema world, the agent suggests that international composers are sometimes deterred by the smaller upfront fees, not realizing this is often counterbalanced by France’s robust music royalty system, overseen by rights body SACEM.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of know
Verb
  • While exploring his Snapchat account, the family discovered that Blaze had sent his address to someone.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • That evening, their nanny discovered their son’s nursery empty.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of discover
Verb
  • Deadline understands that the company has worked with Josh Berger, the former Warner Bros. UK chief, to assess interest among potential buyers, and that Bank of America has been repping the UK outfit.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Just compensate for my skill set within the scope of the business, understanding all the young guys have got to get paid.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of understand
Verb
  • Decide below, then see what readers across the globe think.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Sea Kings’ final game, a 55-19 win over Twelve Bridges of Lincoln at Saddleback College in the state bowl game, saw quarterback Ryan Rakowski pass for a state record-tying six touchdowns.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of see
Verb
  • The group can’t decipher any helpful clues from that cryptic text, but all have thoughts on the importance of the upcoming contest.
    EW.com, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • To decipher her code, translate the picture (or pictures) on each card into two words, then anagram the letters to spell out one of the dishes depicted on the right.
    Suerynn Lee, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • As social media amplifies conflicts and remote work complicates communication, the ability to recognize and navigate high-conflict personalities can mean the difference between professional success and career derailment.
    Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Era of Personal Digital IDs Takes Shape 2025 will mark a turning point in the adoption of personal digital IDs, as consumers and businesses alike recognize their transformative potential.
    Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • In the summer of 2018, 59-year-old David Gould went for his annual checkup, expecting to hear the usual: Everything looks fine.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • And the mother heard a noise, eventually, and went into the child's bedroom, and there was a person standing over her bed.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of hear
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