Pronunciation: [ dih-skrahy ]
Definition: verb
to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy
Origin: Middle English; French
Etymology: Old French descrier ‘publish, proclaim’, perhaps confused with obsolete descry ‘describe’
Usage:
Synonyms:
spot
notice
catch sight of
see
make out
glimpse
Antonyms:
miss
neglect
overlook
be blind
Example:
She squinted her eyes to descry the street sign in the pouring rain.