discover

1. (transitive) To find or learn something for the first time.Examples: "Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."; "All this has led to an explosion of protest across China, including among a middle class that has discovered nimbyism."Synonyms: come across, findtransitive

2. (transitive, obsolete) To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).Examples: "He set down his bags beside him, on the beautiful red floor, and he took off his hat, for he had reached his destination, discovering his scant red hair, and laid it on the table beside him."obsoletetransitive

3. (transitive, now rare) To expose, uncover.Examples: "The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand."Synonyms: expose, reveal, uncoverarchaictransitive

4. (transitive, chess) To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.Examples: "This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn."transitive

5. (transitive, law) To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.Examples: "Indeed, the plaintiffs suggest that they may not need to call Ms. Samji at all if they are allowed to discover the defendant on the new documents before any new trial takes place."transitive

6. (transitive, archaic) To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.Examples: "I discovered my plans to the rest of the team."; "Go, draw aside the curtains, and discover / The several caskets to this noble prince."; "Prosperity doth best discover vice; but adversity doth best discover virtue."archaictransitive