ALL meanings of discover
dis·cov·er
D d - noun discover Find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search. 1
- verb with object discover to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice. 1
- verb with object discover to notice or realize: I discovered I didn't have my credit card with me when I went to pay my bill. 1
- verb with object discover Archaic. to make known; reveal; disclose. 1
- transitive verb discover find sth, sb 1
- transitive verb discover learn about sth 1
- transitive verb discover with clause: realise 1
- transitive verb discover actor, talent: spot 1
- verb discover (Transitive Verb) OBS To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.). 0
- verb discover (Transitive Verb) (now rare) To expose, uncover. 0
- verb discover (Transitive Verb) (chess) To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack. 0
- verb discover (Transitive Verb) (archaic) To reveal (information); to divulge, make known. 0
- verb discover (Transitive Verb) OBS To reconnoitre, explore (an area). 0
- verb discover To find or learn something for the first time. 0
- verb discover (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit. 0
- verb discover If you discover something that you did not know about before, you become aware of it or learn of it. 0
- verb discover If a person or thing is discovered, someone finds them, either by accident or because they have been looking for them. 0
- verb discover When someone discovers a new place, substance, scientific fact, or scientific technique, they are the first person to find it or become aware of it. 0
- verb discover If you say that someone has discovered a particular activity or subject, you mean that they have tried doing it or studying it for the first time and that they enjoyed it. 0
- verb discover When a actor, musician, or other performer who is not well-known is discovered, someone recognizes that they have talent and helps them in their career. 0
- verb discover to be the first to find or find out about 0
- verb discover to learn about or encounter for the first time; realize 0
- verb discover to find after study or search 0
- verb discover to reveal or make known 0
- verb transitive discover to be the first to find out, see, or know about 0
- verb transitive discover to find out; learn of the existence of; realize 0
- verb transitive discover to be the first nonnative person to find, come to, or see (a continent, river, etc.) 0
- verb transitive discover to bring to prominence; make famous 0
- verb transitive discover to reveal; disclose; expose 0
- verb transitive discover to uncover 0