discern

(v) – If you are able to discern something, you can understand or recognize it.

• Synonyms: notice, observe, perceive, detect, figure out
• Antonyms: ignore, neglect, overlook
• Etymology: Late 14th Century Latin, from dis- meaning "off, away" + cernere meaning "distinguish, separate, sift" (which is also where we get the word crisis)
• Morphology: discernment – n, discernable – adj, discerning – v or adj
• Example: Watch the video below. Can you discern the meaning of the word "discern" from this film?

• Here's another example: If you look closely at one of Bev Doolittle’s paintings, you are able to discern the different animals in her design.

  Bev Doolittle