dis·cov·er [ diss kúvvər ](past and past participledis·cov·ered, present participledis·cov·er·ing, 3rd person present singulardis·cov·ers)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. find out about something: to find out information that was not previously known We discovered she'd known all along.
2. be first to find or learn something: to be the first person to find or learn something previously unknown Researchers discovered a new genetic link to the causes of the disease.
3. find somebody or something: to find somebody or something unexpectedly or after a search was discovered living in Florida
4. first notice interest in something: to realize for the first time that you enjoy or have a talent for something Having discovered painting in her 50s, she ended up making a living by it.
5. recognize somebody's potential for success: to realize that a musician, actor, performer, or other person has exceptional talent or unusual beauty, and help to bring him or her to prominence
[14th century. Via Old French descovrir< late Latin discooperire "to uncover" < Latin cooperire "to cover"]
