Descrying: meaning, definitions and examples
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descrying
[ dษช'skraษช ]
literary usage
To descry means to catch sight of something or to discover it after a period of searching. This term is often used in literary contexts to describe the act of spotting or identifying something that may not be immediately visible.
Synonyms
detect, discover, notice, perceive, spot.
Examples of usage
- As they climbed the hill, they could descry the distant village.
- The sailor stood on the deck, hoping to descry the land after weeks at sea.
- Through the fog, she could just descry the outline of the castle.
- He descryed a shadow moving in the bushes.
- In the early morning light, they descryed a figure standing by the river.
Translations
Translations of the word "descrying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descrever
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฐเฅเคฃเคจ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beschreiben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggambarkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฟะธััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ opisywaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcrire
๐ช๐ธ describir
๐น๐ท tanฤฑmlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌ์ฌํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตู
๐จ๐ฟ popisovat
๐ธ๐ฐ opisovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฟฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ opisovati
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฝsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฟะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษsvir etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ describir
Etymology
The word 'descry' originates from the Middle English term 'descrien', which was derived from the Old French 'descrier', meaning 'to cry out' or 'to proclaim'. The prefix 'de-' implies 'down from' or 'away', while 'scrier' relates to making something known or visible. Over time, the meaning has evolved to specifically refer to the action of discovering or perceiving something that was not immediately apparent. It reflects the human experience of observation and discovery, highlighting our ability to notice and interpret the world around us. The modern use of 'descry' is mostly found in literary and poetic contexts, where it adds a touch of elegance to the act of seeing or uncovering.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,860, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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