transitive. To discern or recognize (a particular quality, characteristic, etc., of a person or thing). Frequently with in (indicating the person…

transitive. To apprehend (something that is not manifest); to detect or discern (that which is hidden, or not immediately obvious); to see…

To detect or discover (anything concealed or liable to escape notice).

figurative and in extended use. transitive. To discern or discover (something) in (or on) the face, look, etc., of a person.

figurative (transitive) To perceive by some subtle indication; to get wind of, to smell or nose out.

transitive. To understand, comprehend; to perceive, apprehend. Also: to experience. Obsolete.

transitive. figurative. To sniff out; to detect. Also with clause as object.

To get an inkling of, to smell or suspect (a plot, design, etc.). Now archaic (in common use 1600–1850).

To discover, find out, ascertain the presence, existence, or fact of (something apt to elude observation).

transitive. To detect (someone) in an offence; to detect, discover (a fraud, etc.); to penetrate the disguise of, discover the identity or true…