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discerned; discerning; discerns
Definition of discern
1a : to detect with the eyes
discerned a figure approaching through the fog
b : to detect with senses other than vision
discerned a strange odor
2 : to recognize or identify as separate and distinct : discriminate discern right from wrong
3 : to come to know or recognize mentally
unable to discern his motives
: to see or understand the difference
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The first known use of discern was in the 14th century
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