
Discern
Careful Thought
Use 'discern' to indicate a conclusion reached after careful consideration.

She discerned his intentions weren't pure after reflecting on his behavior.
Not Immediate
'Discern' implies a process, not an instantaneous recognition.

It took me a while to discern the theme of the novel.
Subtle Judgement
Use 'discern' for situations where judgement is not obvious or straightforward.

The expert could discern the fake painting from the real one.
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