Definitions
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Word origin
From Middle English discoveren, from Old French descovrir, from Late Latin discoperīre < discooperiō, discooperīre, from Latin dis- + cooperiō. Displaced native Old English onfindan.
Used in a sentence
“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.”
“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.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“learn unexpectedly”8 letters
02“Find out”8 letters
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