
Detect
Subtle Discovery
Detect often signals discovering something not obvious at first glance.

Upon rereading the text, I detected an underlying theme of redemption.
Emotional Nuance
Detect can imply a level of sensitivity when noticing subtle emotions.

He could detect the disappointment in her faint smile.
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