Discover

usgb/dɪˈskʌvər/
verb

To find something for the first time.

Scientists discover new species in the rainforest every year.
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Often appears as...

  • discover new information
  • discover a secret
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Active Process

Discover often implies active search or effort leading to finding something new.

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After much research, the scientist discovered a new element.
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Unexpected Find

Sometimes, discovery happens by accident, without looking for it.

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Hiking through the forest, we discovered a hidden waterfall.
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