Discover | Mean of discover in English Dictionary

/dɪˈskʌvɚ/

• Verb
• to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time
1. Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492.
2. Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.
3. Scientists claim to have discovered [=found] a new way of controlling high blood pressure.
4. It took her several weeks to discover the solution.
5. His life was never the same after he discovered sailing. [=after he first went sailing; after he found how much he enjoyed sailing]
• to show the presence of (something hidden or difficult to see)
1. The autopsy discovered [=revealed, uncovered] traces of poison in the victim's blood.
2. The tests have discovered problems in the current design.
• to learn or find out (something surprising or unexpected)
1. I was surprised to discover [=realize] that I had lost my keys.
2. She soon discovered what had been going on.

• to find out about and help (a talented new performer, writer, etc.)
1. During her career she was responsible for discovering many now famous musicians.