catch on (to)

verb

Definition of catch on (to)next
1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party

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2
as in to know
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on (to)
  1. realize
  2. know
  3. discover
  4. understand
  5. see
  6. decipher
  7. recognize
  8. hear
Verb
  • But what fewer people realize, and the main reason Nixta has earned a spot atop the dining guide, is what’s going on indoors at the outdoor taqueria.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Overall, average realized gold price for the quarter came in at $2,491 per ounce, up 28% versus last year, while its average realized silver price came in at $29.71, up 25% versus last year.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of realize
Verb
  • The instantly recognizable bags go with just about everything, and women of all ages wear them as accessories of high esteem: Even Kate Middleton has been known to carry a Longchamp Le Pliage.
    Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Still, anyone who’s seen the film knows there’s no lack of luxury fashion — Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga and Raf Simons all make frequent appearances.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of know
Verb
  • Regard strand at Cannes, centers on a teenage girl named Lesia who discovers her father, a crime boss, hiding out at a remote villa with his clan.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Cuellar, who has served in Congress since 2005, said the bodies of the unidentified migrants were discovered Saturday morning by Mexican authorities at the Rio Grande.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of discover
Verb
  • By understanding market dynamics and consumer behavior, businesses can reduce waste, optimize stock levels, and enhance customer satisfaction.
    Nicole Smythe, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Looking ahead to the future of integrating art and commerce, Cao Hailun emphasized the importance of understanding art and culture.
    WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of understand
Verb
  • That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Instead Trump swept the swing states, won the popular vote and saw Republicans secure control of both houses of Congress.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of see
Verb
  • One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • In a post-debate interview, Levy, the Texas AFL-CIO president, said that by agreeing to the three-way faceoff, the candidates recognized labor’s importance to the Texas Democratic constituency.
    Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Valley Metro will recognize Footprint Center event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.
    Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Address Buyer Skepticism And AI Overload Many buyers have heard lofty claims about how AI will solve their problems from a flood of vendors.
    Evan Powell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of hear
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“Catch on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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