Definitions

1. verb

to examine or read omens or signs, especially in a magical or supernatural context, or to seek to understand a situation by studying its surface appearances.

“The mystic tried to scry the future by gazing into the crystal ball.”

2. noun

the act of examining or reading omens or signs, especially in a magical or supernatural context.

“She spent hours practicing her scry to become more accurate in her predictions.”

3. noun

a divinatory practice involving the use of a reflective surface, such as water or a crystal ball, to gain insight or guidance.

“The ancient ritual included a scry to communicate with the spirits.”

4. verb

to try to understand or interpret something, especially by studying its surface appearances.

“She tried to scry the underlying cause of the problem.”