discerns

verb

Definition of discernsnext
present tense third-person singular of discern
1
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist

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2
as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in too young to discern between right and wrong

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3
as in understands
to have a clear idea of we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerns
  1. understands
  2. sees
  3. distinguishes
  4. recognizes
  5. perceives
  6. appreciates
  7. realizes
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  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Your enormous, cheerful sign ruler Jupiter sees some action this week!
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Saudi Film Fund – as the fund is known – sees Saudi’s Cultural Development Fund making a 40% investment in collaboration with investment bank MEFIC Capital and specialized holding company Roaa Media Ventures, which is its technical partner.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sees
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  • Stover’s dedication to offering an all-encompassing approach to artist management distinguishes MTS from its competitors.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Artisan distinguishes itself by effectively addressing app sprawl.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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  • These chemicals help reduce pain and modify the way your body perceives it.
    Tim Petrie, DPT, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Everything on the page is there because the narrator perceives it as doing something.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of perceives
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  • Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Christa’s family appreciates the outpouring from the community and hopes for justice for their daughter and their unborn grandchild.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • Marga realizes it first but keeps it secret, though Martín eventually finds out.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This version was first recorded by Alice’s mother, Lorna Wu, and became a pop hit in the 1970s; over the course of the episode, Alice realizes that her mother’s version was, in fact, a spell, designed to keep the curse from destroying Alice’s life.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realizes
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