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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Descry' in a Sentence

"To carefully see something that is unclear or distant; to discern or espy by looking attentively." more

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Having studied the old map carefully, the archaeologist had descried the location of the ancient ruins.
The archaeologists have been descrying ancient artifacts buried beneath the ruins.
Archaeologists have descried ancient hieroglyphs on the newly discovered artifact.
During the archaeological dig, the researchers will have been descrying ancient artifacts buried for centuries.
Archaeologists carefully descry artifacts buried beneath layers of soil.

Descry

dih-skrahy
verbTo carefully see something that is unclear or distant; to discern or espy by looking attentively.
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Last Updated On: May 25, 2024
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