Discern and Smell

Discern

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

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

Smell

Smell verb - To have a vague awareness of.
Usage example: I smell something fishy about this situation

Discern and smell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discern" instead a verb "Smell".

Nearby Words: smelly, smelt, smelling, smeller

Common collocations

thanks discern thanks smell thanks
difference discern difference smell difference
color discern color smell color
colors discern colors smell colors
Other words: lies, emotions, secrets, vampires.
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