(of a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon) To be the first to find or observe
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To establish a fact to be true
To come to an awareness of something
“The goal of science, which it sometimes reaches, is to discover facts that belong to nature.”
To find unexpectedly or during a search
“In a couple of searches, you rapidly discover a wealth of news footage in the archives of this London-based film-maker.”
(of a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon) To be the first to find or observe
“He was the first scientist to discover gland hormones in pure form.”
(archaic) To reveal (information)
“Hugo discovered to Alita his plans to get himself to Zarum.”
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