prediscern

/prɪˈdɪsɜrn/

Definitions

1. verb

to recognize or distinguish something before it is clearly perceived

“She was able to prediscern the warning signs of a potential storm.”

2. verb

to understand or perceive something before it is clearly perceived

“He prediscerned the underlying message in her speech.”

3. noun

the act of recognizing or distinguishing something before it is clearly perceived

“Prediscernment played a crucial role in her decision-making process.”

Synonyms

  • discern
  • perceive
  • recognize
  • understand

Antonyms

  • misunderstand
  • obscure