Synonyms for
Discovered
Definition
To find something or someone that was hidden or unknown.
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Common collocations
- discovered a cure
- discovered a new species
- discovered evidence
- discovered a talent
- discovered the truth
- discovered a planet
- discovered a mistake
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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