discover

verb8

1. •
   to find or come to know something that was not known before

   • Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets.
2. •
   To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.

   • This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.
3. •
   To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.

   • Indeed, the plaintiffs suggest that they may not need to call Ms. Samji at all if they are allowed to discover the defendant on the new documents before any new trial takes place. — 2019
4. •
   (no longer used) To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

   • He set down his bags beside him, on the beautiful red floor, and he took off his hat, for he had reached his destination, discovering his scant red hair, and laid it on the table beside him. — 1953
5. •
   (no longer used) To expose, uncover.

   • The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.
6. •
   (no longer used) To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

   • I discovered my plans to the rest of the team.
7. •
   (no longer used) To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.

   • The youth discovered a taste for sculpture. — 1871
8. •
   (no longer used) To reconnoitre, explore (an area).

   • they seyde the same, and were aggreed that Sir Clegis, Sir Claryon, and Sir Clement the noble, that they sholde dyscover the woodys, bothe the dalys and the downys. — 1889