🔎discover

verb
/dɪˈskʌvər/

Meaning

To find something unexpectedly or for the first time.
to find something for the first time

Example Sentences

She discovered a hidden waterfall in the forest.

Scientists discovered a new planet last year.

Example Expressions

discover oneself

Synonyms

find, detect, uncover, reveal, unearth
Entry 1
find, detect, uncover, reveal, unearth
Entry 2
find, uncover, detect, reveal

Antonyms

lose, miss, conceal, hide
Entry 1
lose, miss, conceal
Entry 2
hide, conceal, lose, miss

Collocations

discover truth, discover talent, discover new, discover hidden, discover evidence, discover facts, discover secrets, discover new species
Entry 1
discover truth, discover talent, discover new, discover hidden
Entry 2
discover evidence, discover truth, discover talent, discover facts, discover secrets, discover new species

More Example Sentences

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples to study back at the university lab

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples to study back at the university lab where her team analyzes the plant's unique properties

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples to study back at the university lab where her team analyzes the plant's unique properties and compares them with known species

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples to study back at the university lab where her team analyzes the plant's unique properties and compares them with known species before confirming that it is indeed a new discovery and publishing the findings in a respected scientific journal.

Related Vocabularies

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp cracking sound
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

Explore More