To have been aware
“I quickly found that being in such a toxic environment was not an easy exercise.”
To have acted on an opportunity
“Wisely, he took the opportunity when it was presented to him.”
To have found unexpectedly or during a search
“After a few searches, we discovered a wealth of news footage in the archives of the London-based filmmaker.”
To have perceived with one's eyes
“It was from the valley that we had seen the snow-capped mountains before us.”
To have gained or profited from financially
“Colonel Sanders made a lot of money selling chicken fried with his blend of secret herbs and spices.”
To have comprised of, as part of a whole
“The festivities included music, dance, food, as well as plenty of activities for the children.”
To have utilized or employed something intangible
“She used her discretion in the handling of this sensitive matter.”
To have used as an example in support of an argument
“The world is filled with natural wonders if you took, for example, the pyramids of Egypt.”
To have designed or planned an approach for a given task or project
“The team developed some ideas for the new website design.”
To have found out through making an inquiry
“Have you determined if your brother will be coming home for dinner this evening?”
Opposite of past tense for to ignore or disregard (something)
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