verb

1. DISCOVER, get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
2. DISCOVER, identify as in botany or biology, for example
3. DISCOVER, make a discovery
4. DISCOVER, make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
5. DISCOVER, make a discovery, make a new finding
6. DISCOVER, see for the first time; make a discovery
7. DISCOVER, discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
8. DISCOVER, find unexpectedly
9. DISCOVER, to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time
10. DISCOVER, to show the presence of (something hidden or difficult to see) : to make (something) known
11. DISCOVER, to learn or find out (something surprising or unexpected)

1. Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492.
2. Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.
3. It took her several weeks to discover the solution.