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Synonyms
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Meaning:
discern

to see (something) clearly (with the eyes or with the mind)

catch sight of; recognize and understand

gape

an act of staring with the mouth open

gawk

goggle

to look with eyes wide open, e.g. in surprise or amazement

gaze

goggles

large glasses with special rims to protect the eyes from the wind, dust etc (as worn by motorcyclists)

gaze

listen

(to pay attention in order) to hear

hear and pay attention

observe

to see and notice, watch, (a person, act etc); to pay attention to (rules etc)

see, notice

overhear

to hear (a person, conversation etc) without the knowledge of the speaker(s), deliberately or by chance

hear and pay attention

scrutinize

to make a detailed examination of (something)

examine closely

see

to have, use, the power of sight; to understand (a person, thing); to think; the office, district, of a bishop

perceive with eyes

seen

of see

perceive with eyes

spied

of spy

secretly follow, watch another's actions

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