Definition of "discover" in English

verb

1. (transitive) 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. (transitive, obsolete) To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

3. (transitive, now rare) To expose, uncover.

   • The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.

4. (transitive, chess) To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.

   • This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.

5. (transitive, law) To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.

6. (transitive, archaic) To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

   • I discovered my plans to the rest of the team.

7. (transitive, obsolete) To reconnoitre, explore (an area).

8. (transitive, obsolete) To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.