Definition for
discern
– To distinguish; perceive the difference between(two or more things); discriminate.
– To indicate or constitute the difference between; show the distinction between.
– To see distinctly; separate mentally from the general mass of objects occupying the field of vision; perceive by the eye; descry.
– To discover by the intellect; gain knowledge of; become aware of; distinguish.
– Synonyms and To perceive, recognize, mark, note, espy, descry.
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To perceive a difference or distinction; make or establish a distinction; discriminate: as, to
– To see; penetrate by the eye.
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