Discern and Make

Discern

Discern verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark

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

Make verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: what do you make of the latest information?

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Discern and make are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discern" instead a verb "Make".

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

wish	discern wish	make wish
connection	discern connection	make connection
speech	discern speech	make speech
name	discern name	make name
Other words: appearance, time, world, game, difference.

The Empath: Sharonan Voices can also discern emotions in others, especially when they make physical contact.

Source: Literature / Hell's Gate
It's given special programming on how to discern between combatants and non-combatants so it can make combat decisions without input from its masters.

Source: Creator / Peter Watts
Drizzt can even discern the scenes from what she's saying wich really doesn't make his emotional stability during the crisis any easier.

Source: Flashback

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