discern

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving, recognizing, or distinguishing something with clarity, often through careful observation or insight.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения акта восприятия, распознавания или различения чего-либо с ясностью, часто посредством тщательного наблюдения или проницательности.esVerbo utilizado para indicar el acto de percibir, reconocer o distinguir algo con claridad, a menudo mediante una observación cuidadosa o perspicacia.frVerbe signifiant percevoir, reconnaître ou distinguer quelque chose avec clarté, souvent par une observation attentive ou une perspicacité.deVerb, das den Akt des Wahrnehmens, Erkennens oder Unterscheidens von etwas mit Klarheit bezeichnet, oft durch aufmerksame Beobachtung oder Einsicht.ptVerbo que designa o ato de perceber, reconhecer ou distinguir algo com clareza, frequentemente por meio de observação atenta ou perspicácia.zh动词，表示通过仔细观察或敏锐洞察力清楚地感知、识别或区分某事物。arفعل يدل على إدراك الشيء أو تمييزه بوضوح، وغالبًا ما يتم ذلك من خلال الملاحظة الدقيقة أو الفهم النافذ. يشمل معاني التمييز بين الأشياء وإدراك الفروق الدقيقة والمعرفة.

1. Recognize or perceive B2 formal

   To see, recognize, or understand something that is not obvious or clear.

   • It is difficult to discern the truth from his lies.
   • She could discern a faint outline in the darkness.
   • The expert could discern subtle differences in the paintings.

   ruРаспознатьesDiscernir, percibirfrDiscerner (percevoir)deErkennenptDiscernirzh辨别arإدراك

   Synonymes: detectdistinguishidentifymake outnoticeobserveperceiverecognize

   Antonymes: confuseignoremisperceivemissoverlook

2. Distinguish or differentiate B2 formal

   To be able to see the difference between two or more things.

   • He can discern between right and wrong easily.
   • The teacher could discern the students' different learning styles.
   • It takes practice to discern the various bird species by their songs.

   ruРазличатьesDistinguir o diferenciarfrdistinguer, différencierdeUnterscheidenptDistinguirzh辨别arالتمييز بين الأشياء

   Synonymes: differentiatediscriminatedistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antonymes: conflateconfusemistake

• discerned past participle
• discerned past simple
• discerning present participle
• discerns third person singular