dɪsˈkʌvə v.tr. 1 (often foll. by
that + clause) a
find out or
become aware of,
whether by
research or searching or by
chance (discovered a
new entrance; discovered that
they had been overpaid). b be
the first to find or find out (who discovered America?). 2
give (check) in a game of
chess by removing one's
own obstructing
piece. 3 (in
show business) find
and promote as a new singer,
actor, etc. 4
archaic a
make known. b
exhibit; manifest. c
disclose;
betray. øødiscoverable adj. discoverer n. [ME f. OF descovrir f. LL discooperire (as
DIS-, COVER)]