DETECT

v. 1 uncover, find (out), discover, locate, learn of, ascertain, determine, dig up, unearth The pathologist detected the presence of prussic acid in the victim's bloodstream 2 perceive, note, notice, identify, spot, observe, sense, read, scent, smell, discern, feel, catch, find: Did I detect a tone of sarcasm in your reply, young man?