catches on (to)

verb

Definition of catches on (to)next
present tense third-person singular of catch on (to)
1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party

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2
as in knows
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches on (to)
  1. realizes
  2. discovers
  3. understands
  4. recognizes
  5. sees
  6. hears
  7. learns
  8. appreciates
Verb
  • Marga realizes it first but keeps it secret, though Martín eventually finds out.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This version was first recorded by Alice’s mother, Lorna Wu, and became a pop hit in the 1970s; over the course of the episode, Alice realizes that her mother’s version was, in fact, a spell, designed to keep the curse from destroying Alice’s life.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realizes
Verb
  • To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Surveys show social networks are the number one way Gen Z discovers new brands and products.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • Your enormous, cheerful sign ruler Jupiter sees some action this week!
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Saudi Film Fund – as the fund is known – sees Saudi’s Cultural Development Fund making a 40% investment in collaboration with investment bank MEFIC Capital and specialized holding company Roaa Media Ventures, which is its technical partner.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • The ruling on the guaranty doesn’t impact Landmark, and, Deadline hears, will likely be appealed.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Of course no one else who hears his theory is much impressed.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hears
Verb
  • An author who learns how to tap dance.
    Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Experimentation ensures that a company remains dynamic and adaptable and constantly learns from successes and failures.
    Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of learns
Verb
  • Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Christa’s family appreciates the outpouring from the community and hopes for justice for their daughter and their unborn grandchild.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciates
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Thesaurus Entries Near catches on (to)

catches one's eye

catches on (to)

catches up

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“Catches on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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