Synonyms for
Discovered
Definition
To find something or someone that was hidden or unknown.
Synonyms & similar words
hear
discover
fallupon
findout
getword
learn
observe
pickup
name
describe
lightupon
leton
disclose
keyout
comeupon
expose
chanceon
giveaway
unwrap
bringout
break
divulge
happenupon
notice
chanceupon
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.
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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