Discover Definition
discover
verb
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint"
- get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
- make a discovery, make a new finding; "Roentgen discovered X-rays"; "Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle"
- make a discovery; "She found that he had lied to her"; "The story is false, so far as I can discover"
- find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold"; "The actress won't reveal how old she is"; "bring out the truth"; "he broke the news to her"; "unwrap the evidence in the murder case"
- see for the first time; make a discovery; "Who discovered the North Pole?"
- identify as in botany or biology, for example
"Discover" in song lyrics
See how discover is used in real songs:
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"Its this point in time this love we discover"
2Mex f/ Awol One — Baby I Ain't Joking -
"We've arrived just in time and you'll discover"
Black Sheep — Me and My Brother -
"You're runnin, lookin for cover, but you discover"
Buddha Monk f/ Spiritual Assassin, War — Undeniable Force
Words that rhyme with discover
Usage tips for "discover"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "discover" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for discover to find words that pair well.