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DESCRY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word descry. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word descry. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DESCRY

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espy
verbv
verb

• catch sight of

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

spy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

• a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

verb

• catch sight of

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage

detect
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

discern
verbv
verb

• detect with the senses

glimpse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick look

• a brief or incomplete view

• a vague indication

verb

• catch a glimpse of or see briefly

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

observe
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• make mention of

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• watch attentively

• show respect towards

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• stick to correctly or closely

• conform one's action or practice to

perceive
verbv
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

see
verbv
noun

• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

verb

• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• perceive or be contemporaneous with

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• deem to be

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• see or watch

• come together

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• go to see for professional or business reasons

• go to see for a social visit

• go to see a place, as for entertainment

• take charge of or deal with

• receive as a specified guest

• date regularly; have a steady relationship with

• see and understand, have a good eye

• deliberate or decide

• observe as if with an eye

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• undergo or live through a difficult experience

• conduct someone someplace

• match or meet

• make sense of; assign a meaning to

sight
verbv
noun

• an instance of visual perception

• anything that is seen

• the ability to see; the visual faculty

• a range of mental vision

• the range of vision

• the act of looking or seeing or observing

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a place of interest, especially to visitors

verb

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)

Best Hypernyms For DESCRY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for descry, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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sight spy

Alternatives for ESPY

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