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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