discover

A verb used to indicate the act of finding something unexpectedly or for the first time, or learning about something previously unknown.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по неожиданному или первому нахождению чего-либо, или узнаванию о чём-то ранее неизвестном.esVerbo que se usa para denotar la acción de encontrar algo por primera vez o inesperadamente, o de enterarse de algo que antes se desconocía.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de trouver quelque chose d'inattendu ou pour la première fois, ou d'apprendre quelque chose qui était auparavant inconnu.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des unerwarteten oder erstmaligen Findens von etwas oder des Erfahrens von etwas zuvor Unbekanntem zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de encontrar algo de forma inesperada ou pela primeira vez, ou de tomar conhecimento de algo antes desconhecido.zh动词，指意外地或首次找到某物，或得知此前未知的事情。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على العثور على شيء لأول مرة أو معرفة شيء لم يكن معروفًا من قبل.

1. Find something new A2 formal

   To find something that was previously unknown or hidden.

   • Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
   • She discovered an old letter in the attic.
   • They discovered a hidden cave behind the waterfall.

   ruОбнаружитьesdescubrir algo nuevofrDécouvrir quelque chose de nouveaudeEntdeckenptDescobrirzh发现arاكتشف

   Sinônimos: chance uponcome acrosscome upondetectfindhappen uponlocateuncoverunearth

   Antônimos: concealhideignoremissoverlook

2. Learn or realize A2 formal

   To become aware of a fact or piece of information.

   • I discovered that my neighbor is a famous author.
   • He discovered the truth about his family history.
   • We discovered that the restaurant was closed on Mondays.

   ruОбнаружитьesDescubrir (darse cuenta)frDécouvrir / se rendre comptedeEntdeckenptDescobrirzh发现arاكتشف

   Sinônimos: ascertaindeterminediscernfind outlearnperceiverealize

   Antônimos: forgetignoremissoverlook

3. Uncover or reveal B1 formal

   To bring something to light or make it known.

   • The investigation discovered evidence of fraud.
   • Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins beneath the city.
   • The journalist discovered a major political scandal.

   ruОбнаружитьesdescubrir, revelarfrdécouvrir, révélerdeAufdeckenptRevelarzh发现arكشف

   Sinônimos: disclosedivulgeexposerevealuncoverunearth

   Antônimos: concealcoverhidesuppress

• discovered past participle
• discovered past simple
• discovering present participle
• discovers third person singular