discover.
To find or learn something for the first time.
Meaning & usage
To find or learn something for the first time.
Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets.
To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
To expose, uncover.
The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.
To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.
To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.
To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
I discovered my plans to the rest of the team.
To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English discoveren, from Old French descovrir, from Late Latin discoperīre < discooperiō, discooperīre, from Latin dis- + cooperiō. Displaced native Old English onfindan.
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