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discover

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌvə/

The English word “discover” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To find or learn something for the first time.
  2. To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
  3. To expose, uncover.
  4. To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
  5. To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.
  6. To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
  7. To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
  8. To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.

Etymology

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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