Synonyms & related words for descry

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of descry — including espy, discern, spy, detect, perceive, discover. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to descry

Explore words related to descry — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cognize, ascertain, imperceptive, espial, secern, indiscernibly, find, locate. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for descry

Common synonyms for descry include espy, discern, spy, detect, perceive, discover, glimpse, observe — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does descry come from?

The word descry breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and French origin: de-, from Latin de (“intensive”); and scry, from French crier (“to cry out, proclaim”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.