catches on (to)

verb

Definition of catches on (to)next
present tense third-person singular of catch on (to)
1
as in realizes
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 knows
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches on (to)
  1. realizes
  2. discovers
  3. understands
  4. recognizes
  5. sees
  6. hears
  7. learns
  8. appreciates
Verb
  • Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • So could divorce, Paul realizes, in the wake of her breakup after twenty-two years with her husband.
    Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of realizes
Verb
  • In 1975, a wayward young Anthony Bourdain stumbles into a summer dishwashing job in Provincetown and discovers his life’s calling.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • Create channels for feedback to ensure your team understands the reason behind your actions.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Participants assume the life of someone else, in another country, where no one recognizes them.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If anyone has any information or recognizes the suspects, they are asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS(8477).
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • Posen sees GapStudio almost like a couture house.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Mail app sees new categorization options and more.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Today, the Supreme Court hears its second major case on transgender rights, a challenge to a Tennessee law that prohibits some medical treatments for transgender youths (The New York Times).
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Around this time of the year, his holiday recordings become must-hears again, and the king is usually able to return to a number of rankings with one timely collection or another.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of hears
Verb
  • The heroine learns of rifts that have opened throughout the kingdom of Hyrule, with citizens being taken through these portals — and Link, who is missing, may be one of them.
    Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Kiara learns the story from Rafiki, voiced by John Kani.
    Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of learns
Verb
  • Best Gifts for Teens Our shopping writer has worn Oprah’s favorite press-on nails for years and appreciates the design and shape variety, as well as the easy application and longevity of the nails.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Look for a buyer who understands and appreciates your community’s unique mission and members.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciates
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Thesaurus Entries Near catches on (to)

catches one's eye

catches on (to)

catches up

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“Catches on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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