discover

Definition

To discover is to find or learn about something for the first time, especially something that was hidden or unknown. It can refer to new places, facts, or ideas.

Etymology

From Old French 'descovrir' meaning 'to uncover, reveal', from Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'cooperire' meaning 'to cover'. The original meaning was 'to uncover what is covered'.

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