To discover
Example: We want to discover new facts about ancient history.
Definition
"To discover" means to find or learn something previously unknown or hidden, especially through exploration or investigation. It often involves uncovering new facts or information, such as when historians seek to discover new facts about ancient history.
Etymology
The verb "to discover" comes from the Old French word "descovrir," meaning 'to uncover' or 'reveal,' which itself derives from the Latin "discooperire," combining 'dis-' (undo) and 'cooperire' (to cover). Did you know that the idea of "discovering" literally means to 'uncover' something that was hidden?
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"To discover" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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