Fathom and Learn

Fathom

Fathom verb - To measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line.

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Learn and fathom are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Learn" instead a verb "Fathom".

Nearby Words: fathomable, fathomless, fathomed, fathoming

Learn verb - To acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in.

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Fathom and learn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fathom" instead a verb "Learn".

Nearby Words: learned, learning, learner, learnedly, learnt

An artist must feel in order to paint, and of that madam, you will never learn from reading Sir Joshua's dry Discourses.—George AllenhamWell, reader, I simply could not fathom how I might respond to that.

Source: Literature / Mistress of My Fate

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