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   Dis·cov·er

   /dəˈskəvər/

   

   verb

   • 1. find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search: "firemen discovered a body in the debris" Similar findlocatecome acrosscome uponstumble onchance onlight onbring to lightuncoverunearthturn uptrack downrun downrun to earthrun to groundsmoke outOpposite hide
   • ▪ become aware of (a fact or situation): "the courage to discover the truth and possibly be disappointed" Similar find outcome to knowlearnrealizerecognizeseeascertainwork outfathom outdetectdeterminespotnoticeperceivedig up/outferret outroot outnose outdredge uprevealdiscloseinformal:get wise to the factget wind of the facthave an aha momentfigure outsniff outrumbletumble totwigsuss outdope outOpposite concealhide
   • ▪ be the first to find or observe (a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon): "Fleming discovered penicillin early in the twentieth century" Similar hit oncome up withinventoriginatedevisedesigncontriveconceive ofpioneerdevelop
   • ▪ perceive the attractions of (an activity or subject) for the first time: "a teenager who has recently discovered fashion"
   • ▪ be the first to recognize the potential of (an actor, singer, or musician): "I discovered the band back in the mid 70s"
   • 2. divulge (a secret): archaic "they contain some secrets which Time will discover"
   • ▪ disclose the identity of (someone): "she at last discovered herself to me"
   • ▪ display (a quality or feeling): "with what agility did these military men discover their skill in feats of war"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘make known’): from Old French descovrir, from late Latin discooperire, from Latin dis- (expressing reversal) + cooperire ‘cover completely’ (see cover).

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   • (US) Discover Card, a brand of credit card. From Old French descovrir, from Latin discooperiō, from dis- + cooperiō. I want to discover what I can do. She woke in the morning to discover she was alone. He is trying to discover something by looking at me!

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   Discover definition: To notice or learn, especially by making an effort. To be the first nonnative person to find, come to, or see (a continent, river, etc.)

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   discover /dɪˈskʌvɚ/ verb

   discovers; discovered; discovering

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   noun, plural discoverers [count]

   •The species is named for its discoverer.

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   Dictionary definition of discover. To find, identify, or become aware of something for the first time. "The scientists were thrilled to discover a new species of plant in the rainforest." Detailed meaning of discover. It entails uncovering or revealing previously unknown or hidden information, objects, or phenomena.