discerned

verb

Definition of discernednext
past tense of discern
1
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist

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2
as in differentiated
to understand or point out the difference in too young to discern between right and wrong

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3
as in understood
to have a clear idea of we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerned
  1. differentiated
  2. understood
  3. distinguished
  4. saw
  5. regarded
  6. recognized
  7. appreciated
Verb
  • Among the changes in the past few years, the retailer weeded out weak private labels, differentiated the ones that matter, and added new private labels to fill merchandise voids such as Xersion for active.
    David Moin, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Elwood Adams lasted for 235 years and was notably differentiated with good products, fair prices and personalized customer service.
    Franklin Tsung, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of differentiated
Verb
  • Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
    FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understood
Verb
  • The immigration office was distinguished by a gigantic portrait of William Howard Taft, who was President of the United States at the time the play begins in 1909.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
  • There, two planets that are estimated to be around 5 million years old, PDS 70b and PDS 70c, can be distinguished in their envelopes.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguished
Verb
  • The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of saw
Verb
  • Setbacks are never regarded as failures─only opportunities to improve and excel.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In Hawaiian culture, the volcanoes serve as a sacred landscape – called wahi kapu - and are regarded as the home to Pelehonuamea, a goddess representing creation and destruction, according to the park website.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • It is considered an allergenic protein which, when not recognized by the body, triggers an immune reaction, intestinal porosity and histamine secretion.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This research station, primarily dedicated to bird banding, became internationally recognized under his leadership.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognized
Verb
  • Your readership is always appreciated.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciated
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