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DISCERNED Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word discerned. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word discerned. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISCERNED

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apprehended
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• fully understood or grasped

detected
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• perceived or discerned

adjective satellite

• perceived with the mind

distinguished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

• used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

identified
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the identity known or established

noticed
verbv
adjective

• being perceived or observed

observed
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• discovered or determined by scientific observation

perceived
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

• detected by means of the senses

realized
verbv
adjective satellite

• successfully completed or brought to an end

recognized
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• generally approved or compelling recognition

• provided with a secure reputation

understood
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

adjective satellite

• implied by or inferred from actions or statements

distinguish
verbv
verb

• mark as different

• detect with the senses

• be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

• make conspicuous or noteworthy

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

discriminate
verbv
adjective

• marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

verb

• recognize or perceive the difference

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• distinguish

ken
verb, nounv, n
noun

• range of what one can know or understand

• the range of vision

recognise
verbv
verb

• show approval or appreciation of

• grant credentials to

• detect with the senses

• express greetings upon meeting someone

• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

• be fully aware or cognizant of

• perceive to be the same

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

recognize
verbv
verb

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

• be fully aware or cognizant of

• detect with the senses

• perceive to be the same

• grant credentials to

• express greetings upon meeting someone

• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

• exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

• show approval or appreciation 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

make out
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• detect with the senses

• make out and issue

• distinguish by sight or hearing

• proceed or get along

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• have sexual intercourse with

• kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

• write all the required information onto a form

• imply or suggest

• try to establish

pick out
verbv
verb

• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

• detect with the senses

tell apart
verbv
verb

• detect with the senses

• mark as different

Alternatives for APPREHENDED

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