Decode and Discern

Decode

Decode verb - To have a clear idea of.
Usage example: I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people

Discern and decode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discern" instead a verb "Decode".

Nearby Words: decoding, decoder

Discern

Discern verb - To have a clear idea of.
Usage example: we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark

Decode and discern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decode" instead a verb "Discern".

Common collocations

thanks decode thanks discern thanks
image decode image discern image
location decode location discern location
language decode language discern language
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