Answer: discerns

AnswerCrossword Clue
DISCERNSNotices
DISCERNSMakes out
DISCERNSPerceives.
DISCERNSSees the difference
DISCERNSPerceives
discernsPerceive or recognize (something)
discernsDistinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses
discernsDISCERN, to perceive (to become aware of through the senses)