Definition of Descry
to catch sight of
Examples of Descry in a sentence
After conducting experiments for several years, the scientist was able to descry the cause of the disease. 🔊
Using the binoculars, I hoped to descry what the criminals were doing in the woods. 🔊
The jeweler was able to easily descry the true value of the large diamond. 🔊
Because I wanted to descry my favorite actor at the movie premiere, I stood outside in the rain for six hours. 🔊
Even though I was watching the store closely, I did not descry the shoplifter stealing the necklace. 🔊
Although the robber drove by me quickly, I was still able to descry the license plate on the getaway vehicle. 🔊
Even with the bombs going off around him, the soldier could still descry his country’s flag flying high in the distance. 🔊
After the horrible car crash, it was impossible to descry any signs of life in the vehicle. 🔊
Because Marie was not wearing her glasses, she was unable to descry her husband in the large crowd. 🔊
Through the peephole in the door, Roger was able to descry the identity of his unwanted visitor. 🔊
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