Descry and Miss

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

Usage example: we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure

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Miss is an antonym for descry in discover topic.

Nearby Words: descried, descrying

Miss verb - To fail to attend.

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Descry is an antonym for miss.

Nearby Words: missed, missing

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