Detect
Detect verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.
Gain
Gain verb - To gradually increase in.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Since he does not want to gain a reputation for watering down his product, he uses a substitute that most junkies would not detect but which can kill people if mixed with alcohol or other drugs.
Source: Watering Down -
In some games, if your characters gain enough experience in a certain trait, such as awareness or agility, they may be able to detect potential ambushes and/or evade them entirely.
Source: Inescapable Ambush -
His sensors gain range and sensitivity, which allows him to detect and stun a surprised Wally West.
Source: Comic Book / JLA/Avengers
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