Synonyms of descry

descry

verb

di-ˈskrī 

1

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• learn
• discover
• locate
• ascertain
• get
• detect
• determine
• find out
• track (down)
• hit (on or upon)
• run down
• hunt (down or up)
• dig up
• turn up
• dig out
• dredge (up)
• rummage
• sight
• rout (out)
• ferret (out)
• root (out)
• scout (up)
• espy
• scare up
• nose out
• spot
• seek
• search (for or out)
• look for

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• overlook
• pass over
• lose
• misplace
• mislay
• misset

2

as in to notice

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

could just descry the ship coming over the horizon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notice
• see
• spot
• eye
• regard
• sight
• perceive
• view
• espy
• discern
• observe
• remark
• behold
• look (at)
• distinguish
• watch
• note
• spy
• witness
• catch
• identify
• get a load of
• set eyes on
• lay eyes on
• consider
• pick out
• scrutinize
• examine
• glimpse
• heed
• inspect
• scan
• attend (to)
• study
• mark
• make out
• survey
• pick up
• mind
• glance (at)
• peer (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• neglect
• pass over
• miss
• overlook
• overpass

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