discover — To find something for the first time or become aware of something previously unknown. To learn or realize something new through investigation or experience.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To find something for the first time or become aware of something previously unknown. To learn or realize something new through investigation or experience.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkʌvər/
Example Sentences
- I discovered that my cat has been secretly ordering pizza online.
- Marie Curie discovered radium in 1898.
- She discovered her passion for cooking while watching YouTube videos.
discover
VERB[/dɪsˈkʌvər/]
To find something for the first time or become aware of something previously unknown. To learn or realize something new through investigation or experience.
To find something for the first time or become aware of something previously unknown. To learn or realize something new through investigation or experience.
To discover is to recover what time forgot!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'discooperire', meaning 'to uncover' or 'remove the covering from something'. The word literally meant to take the lid off something hidden, like unveiling a treasure.
Breakdown
dis- (away/off) + cover (to hide or conceal) = to remove what covers or hides something
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“I discovered that my cat has been secretly ordering pizza online.”
“Marie Curie discovered radium in 1898.”
“She discovered her passion for cooking while watching YouTube videos.”
“The archaeologists discovered ancient treasure buried under my neighbor's garden.”
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