discover

About 19.63 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. 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.

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

   The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.

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

   This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.

5. verb To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.
6. verb To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

   I discovered my plans to the rest of the team.

7. verb To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
8. verb To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.

Similar words

bring out get wind divulge detect declare find out come upon find observe impart

Often followed by

the that a what how and in whether it

Word family

discoverable discovered discoverer discoverers discovering discovers