discover

English

/dɪsˈkʌvə/, /dɪsˈkʊvə/, /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/

verb
Definitions
  • To find or learn something for the first time.
  • (transitive) To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
  • (transitive) To expose, uncover.
  • (transitive) To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
  • (transitive) To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
  • (transitive) To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
  • (obsolete) To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French descovrir derived from Latin discoperīre, dis- (apart, away, utterly, indicating negation, two, not, double, assunder, in different directions, exceedingly, twice, asunder).

Origin

Latin

dis-

Gloss

apart, away, utterly, indicating negation, two, not, double, assunder, in different directions, exceedingly, twice, asunder

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二

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