discover

/dɪskˈʌvɐ/

/dɪˈskəvɝ/

[verb]

to discover

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

synonyms : find

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

synonyms : detect

find

notice

observe

the position of ruler

get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

synonyms : find out

make a discovery

synonyms : find

to find something unexpectedly or accidentally

synonyms : attain

to reveal something to the public, especially a secret

synonyms : break

see for the first time; make a discovery

identify as in botany or biology, for example

synonyms : describe

Examples

1. She discovered a new café in the neighborhood.

2. He discovered a jar of homemade barberry jam in the pantry.

3. Surprisingly I discovered water chestnuts at the local market.

4. She discovered a crumpled note in her jacket pocket.

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