discover

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   make a discovery, make a new finding

   Roentgen discovered X-rays

2. 2
   verb

   see for the first time

   make a discovery

3. 3
   verb

   To find or learn something for the first time.

   Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets.

4. 4
   verb

   To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

   He set down his bags beside him, on the beautiful red floor, and he took off his hat, for he had reached his destination, discovering his scant red hair, and laid it on the table beside him.

5. 5
   verb

   To expose, uncover.

   The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.

6. 6
   verb

   To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.

   This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.

7. 7
   verb

   To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.

   Indeed, the plaintiffs suggest that they may not need to call Ms. Samji at all if they are allowed to discover the defendant on the new documents before any new trial takes place.

8. 8
   verb

   To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

   I discovered my plans to the rest of the team.

Etymology

From Middle English discoveren, from Old French descovrir, from Late Latin discoperīre < discooperiō, discooperīre, from Latin dis- + cooperiō. Displaced native Old English onfindan.