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discover

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/dɪsˈkʌvər/ · dis-co-ver

to find out something unexpectedly or to become aware of something new.

Meanings

verbformal

to find out something unexpectedly or to become aware of something new.

کسی چیز کو اچانک جاننا یا نئی چیز سے آگاہ ہونا۔

دریافت کرنا

daryaft karna

Synonyms

finduncoverdetectپتہ لگاناکشف کرناانکشاف کرنا

Antonyms

hideconcealsuppressچھپانامخفی کرنادبانا

Common Collocations

  • discover the truth
  • discover new worlds
  • discover a secret

Example Sentences

I want to discover new places during my vacation.

میں اپنی چھٹیوں کے دوران نئی جگہیں دریافت کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔

main apni chhiyon ke doran nai jagain daryaft karna chahta hoon.

Scientists aim to discover the cure for diseases.

سائنسدان بیماریوں کا علاج دریافت کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتے ہیں۔

scientists bimariyon ka ilaaj daryaft karne ka irada rakhte hain.

She discovered a new passion for painting.

اس نے پینٹنگ کے لئے ایک نئی دلچسپی دریافت کی۔

us ne painting ke liye aik nai dilchaspi daryaft ki.

Easily Confused With

recover:Recover means to regain possession or condition, whereas discover means to find something new.

Word Family

discovery
nounدریافت
discoverable
adjectiveدریافت کرنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a detective searching for clues to discover the truth.

Imagine a magnifying glass revealing hidden treasures.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "descuvrir" — to uncover

First known use: 15th century

The term 'discover' evolved from the Old French 'descuvrir', which meant to uncover or reveal something previously hidden.