1find unexpectedly or during a search:firemen discovered a body in the debrisshe discovered her lover in the arms of another woman
become aware of (a fact or situation):the courage to discover the truth and possibly be disappointed [with clause]:it was a relief to discover that he wasn’t in
be the first to find or observe (a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon):Fleming discovered penicillin early in the twentieth century
show interest in (an activity or subject) for the first time:a teenager who has recently discovered fashion
be the first to recognize the potential of (an actor or performer):I discovered the band back in the mid 70s
2 archaic divulge (a secret):they contain some secrets which Time will discover
disclose the identity of (someone):she at last discovered herself to me
display (a quality or feeling):with what agility did these military men discover their skill in feats of war
