can discern

Frequency: 9.525.5 per million words

A more common and less formal way to say 'be able to discern'.

discernVERB + DISCERN

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Examples (10)

  • Through the fog, we can just discern the outline of the ship.
  • A wise leader can discern the truth even when it is hidden.
  • Even in the chaos, an experienced analyst can discern a pattern.
  • Only a trained musician can discern the subtle differences in tone.
  • With enough data, the AI can discern future trends with surprising accuracy.
  • He's so biased that he cannot discern fact from fiction.
  • Can you discern any change in his attitude since the meeting?
  • If you listen closely, you can discern a faint melody in the wind.
  • She has a special ability and can easily discern when someone is lying.
  • From these ancient texts, scholars can discern the cultural values of the society.