Discover: meaning, definitions and examples

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discover

[ dɪˈskʌvər ]

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exploration

Find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search.

Synonyms

detect, find, locate, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

She discovered a hidden talent for painting.
The police discovered a cache of weapons in the basement.
Scientists discovered a new species of fish in the deep sea.
The explorer discovered ancient ruins in the jungle.
I discovered a great new restaurant in the neighborhood.

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information

Become aware of (a fact or situation).

Synonyms

ascertain, grasp, learn, realize, understand

Examples of usage

I discovered that she had been lying to me all this time.
He discovered the truth about his family history.
We discovered a loophole in the contract that could work in our favor.

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science

A person or thing that is discovered.

Synonyms

discovery, finding, realization, revelation, uncovering

Examples of usage

The new planet was a groundbreaking discovery in the field of astronomy.
The archaeologist made an important discovery at the dig site.

Translations

Translations of the word "discover" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descobrir

🇮🇳 खोजना

🇩🇪 entdecken

🇮🇩 menemukan

🇺🇦 відкривати

🇵🇱 odkrywać

🇯🇵 発見する (hakken suru)

🇫🇷 découvrir

🇪🇸 descubrir

🇹🇷 keşfetmek

🇰🇷 발견하다 (balgyeonhada)

🇸🇦 اكتشف (ikhtashaf)

🇨🇿 objevit

🇸🇰 objaviť

🇨🇳 发现 (fāxiàn)

🇸🇮 odkriti

🇮🇸 uppgötva

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 აღმოჩენა (aghmochena)

🇦🇿 kəşf etmək

🇲🇽 descubrir

Word origin

The word 'discover' originated from the Middle English word 'discoveren', which came from the Old French word 'descovrir', meaning 'uncover'. The Latin root 'dis-' means 'apart' or 'away', and 'cooperire' means 'to cover'. Over time, 'discover' evolved to represent finding or revealing something previously unknown. The concept of discovery is fundamental to human curiosity and exploration, driving progress and knowledge in various fields.