discover

dis-cov-er · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To find something or someone unexpectedly or during a search.

  2. 2.

    To be the first to find or observe something.

  3. 3.

    To learn or find out about something for the first time.

  4. 4.

    To recognize the talent of someone.

Related words

Antonyms: conceal, hide, miss
See also: discovery, find, uncover
Synonyms: detect, find, reveal, uncover

Etymology

From Old French descovrir (modern French decouvrir), from Late Latin discooperire meaning "to uncover," composed of dis- meaning "opposite of" and cooperire meaning "to cover." The word entered English in the 14th century.