Descry and Neglect

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Descry verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.

Usage example: could just descry the ship coming over the horizon

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Neglect is an antonym for descry in discover topic.

Nearby Words: descried, descrying

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Descry is an antonym for neglect.

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