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Detect

usgb/dɪˈtekt/Volume
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To discover or perceive the existence or presence of something.

She detected a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
Often appears as...
detect presence
detect smell
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Subtle DiscoveryPlay
Detect often signals discovering something not obvious at first glance. SlideUpon rereading the text, I detected an underlying theme of redemption.
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Emotional NuancePlay
Detect can imply a level of sensitivity when noticing subtle emotions. SlideHe could detect the disappointment in her faint smile.