discover
Translation
to discover, to find out, to realize
Examples
They discovered a new planet.
They discovered a new planet.
I discovered that he had lied.
I discovered that he had lied.
She discovered a talent for painting.
She discovered a talent for painting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find (sth.) unexpectedly They discovered a new island.
((that ...)) to become aware of a fact or situation I discovered that the shop was closed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: find, unearth, learn, realize; Antonyms: hide, conceal
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (opposite of) + 'cover'. Literally meaning 'to uncover'.
Memory Tips
Imagine removing a 'cover' to see what is underneath. To 'dis-cover' it.