Descry and Focus

Descry

Descry verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.

Focus and descry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Focus" instead a verb "Descry".

Nearby Words: descried, descrying

Focus

Focus verb - To fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective.

Descry and focus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descry" instead a verb "Focus".

Nearby Words: focused, focal, focusing

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