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discover

Listen /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/

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.
    To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
      To expose, uncover.
      The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.
        To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
        This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.
          To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
          I discovered my plans to the rest of the team.
            To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
              To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.
                • expose
                • reveal
                • uncover
                • come across
                • find