Detect

usgb/dɪˈtekt/
verb

To discover or perceive the existence or presence of something.

She detected a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
Visual representation of "detect" - To discover or perceive the existence or presence of something

Often appears as...

  • detect presence
  • detect smell
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Subtle Discovery

Detect often signals discovering something not obvious at first glance.

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Upon rereading the text, I detected an underlying theme of redemption.
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Emotional Nuance

Detect can imply a level of sensitivity when noticing subtle emotions.

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He could detect the disappointment in her faint smile.
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