D0157300 (dĭ-skrī′)tr.v.de·scried, de·scry·ing, de·scries1. To catch sight of (something difficult to discern). See Synonyms at see1.2. To discover by careful observation or scrutiny; detect: descried a message of hope in her words.[Middle English descrien, from Old French descrier, to call, cry out; see decry.]de·scri′er n.ThesaurusSeedescry