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discover

The correct spelling is discover.

How to pronounce discover

/dɪsˈkʊvə/
verb

IPA: /dɪsˈkʊvə/

Say it like: Dis-cov-er

The correct spelling is discover. To find or learn something for the first time. For example: "Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Usage Examples

Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets.

The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.

This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To find or learn something for the first time.
  2. 2.To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
  3. 3.To expose, uncover.
  4. 4.To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
  5. 5.To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

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