■ verb
1》 find unexpectedly or during a search.
↘become aware of.
2》 be the first to find or observe (a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon).
3》 archaic divulge (a secret).
Derivatives
~able adjective
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. descovrir , from late L. discooperire , from L. dis- (expressing reversal) + cooperire (see cover ).