Synonyms for fathoming

Grammar : Verb

Spell : fath -uh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfæð əm

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Définition of fathoming

Origin : Old English fæðm "length of the outstretched arm" (a measure of about six feet), also "arms, grasp," and, figuratively "power," from Proto-Germanic *fathmaz "embrace" (cf. Old Norse faðmr "embrace, bosom," Old Saxon fathmos "the outstretched arms," Dutch vadem "a measure of six feet"), from PIE *pot(e)-mo-, from root *pete- "to spread, stretch out" (see pace (n.)). There are apparent cognates in Old Frisian fethem, German faden "thread," which OED explains by reference to "spreading out."

verb discern, understand

Example sentences :

He looked at her for a moment, fathoming the purport of what she said.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

This difference is beyond the fathoming line of human thought.
Extract from : « Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women » by George Sumner Weaver

In fact he had thrown himself in his hands for the purpose of fathoming his plots.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

The doctor was fathoming Josephine, for the benefit of his companion.
Extract from : « White Lies » by Charles Reade

My affection hampers me from fathoming Frank's inner-most thoughts.
Extract from : « Old Mr. Wiley » by Fanny Greye La Spina

Earlier, fathoming his purposes, she would have raged, have burst into a passion.
Extract from : « The Brentons » by Anna Chapin Ray

I now felt that there was only one way of fathoming the secret of the crime.
Extract from : « Much Darker Days » by Andrew Lang (AKA A. Huge Longway)

There is no fathoming 27 the devices of Scanderbeg's wily brain.
Extract from : « The Captain of the Janizaries » by James M. Ludlow

We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
Extract from : « The Puddleford Papers, » by H. H. Riley

To all appearance Richelieu cared but little about fathoming the business.
Extract from : « La Sorcire: The Witch of the Middle Ages » by Jules Michelet

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