Synonyms for
Discovered
Definition
To find something or someone that was hidden or unknown.
Synonyms & similar words
break
learn
giveaway
find
detect
getword
bringout
discover
observe
reveal
name
unwrap
identify
keyout
divulge
fallupon
comeacross
describe
observed
pickup
see
distinguish
leton
letout
key
found
uncovered
revealed
exposed
unearthed
located
detected
spotted
encountered
identified
recognized
noticed
sighted
disinterred
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- discovered a cure
- discovered a new species
- discovered evidence
- discovered a talent
- discovered the truth
- discovered a planet
- discovered a mistake
Word family
Usage note
The past tense and past participle of 'discover' is 'discovered'. It implies finding something that was previously unknown or hidden.
Example sentences
- Yesterday, I discovered a secret hiding spot in my room.
- The archaeologist discovered an ancient artifact buried under the sand.
- I discovered that my favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip.
- The detective discovered the criminal's hiding place.
- We discovered a beautiful beach while on vacation.
Quotes
“The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...' - Isaac Asimov
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” - William James
“A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.” - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi