Discern
Discern verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
Usage example: barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist
Mind is a synonym for discern in perception topic. In some cases you can use "Mind" instead a verb "Discern", when it comes to topics like knowledge.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Mind Screw: Due to his horrendous impairment, Joe can't discern dream and reality.
Source: Literature / Johnny Got His Gun - Your Mind Makes It Real: Dretos' illusions can cause physical damage as if they were real, once the victim is unable to discern between illusion and reality.
Source: Web Original / Burning Avalon -
The actual plot is much harder to discern and contains a liberal amount of Mind Screw.The movie has been picked up for Blu-Ray distribution by The Criterion Collection.
Source: Film / Marketa Lazarová
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