catch on (to)

verb

Definition of catch on (to)next
1
as in to realize
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 to know
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on (to)
  1. realize
  2. know
  3. discover
  4. understand
  5. see
  6. decipher
  7. recognize
  8. hear
Verb
  • The city has a vested interest in protecting that dream, which cannot be fully realized if people aren’t held accountable for making our city unsafe.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Nick, you were gifted with incredible physical abilities, but sadly were also dealt with mental challenges that have kept you from fully realizing that potential.
    Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of realize
Verb
  • More News: Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women's World Championship on Raw Netflix Debut Triple H addressed these criticisms at the Netflix Raw post-show press conference, basically saying that the world has known for a long time that WWE is scripted.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of know
Verb
  • After Short's body was discovered, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation, which ran until 1950, when it was shut down, according to 48 Hours.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The fraudulent charges were discovered by a businessman, who reported the credit card had been originally issued to his father, who was deceased, the sheriff’s office said.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of discover
Verb
  • Researchers are working to understand the weapon’s significance and markings.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Just compensate for my skill set within the scope of the business, understanding all the young guys have got to get paid.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of understand
Verb
  • The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.
    Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Blood is seen pouring out of skinned animals, the near-constant cruelty of the state’s differing climates is apparent and the ruthless, murderous human beings driven by capitalism and colonialism are lethal.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of see
Verb
  • Although the Kubernetes ecosystem offers many observability tools, these usually provide generalized errors and alerts that are hard to decipher for developers.
    Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There are some years when the top of the NFL Draft feels rather easy to decipher as soon as the regular season ends.
    Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.
    Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Nine North Carolina residents were recognized on Forbes’ 2025 30 Under 30 List, highlighting young entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators who are making significant contributions to a variety of industries.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Justices issued an order agreeing to hear the appeal by Terry Hubbard, who went to the Supreme Court in October after the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that charges against him should move forward.
    Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Robinson heard about Red Note on TikTok, set up an account, and started posting.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of hear
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