discover
verb (used with object)
to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown).
discovers
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present tense formof discover (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“If you open yourself to it,” she discovers, “life will appear before you, in everyday, perfectly tangible miracles.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 11, 2026
Like any naturalist, Ms. Korsgaard discovers a compensating principle—namely, that when you go looking for one wonder, you tend to find others you weren’t expecting.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 11, 2026
Natalie Wood is trapped next, and Kehn discovers she has a bad leg.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 8, 2026
Wilson discovers his playwriting voice in this play, but he’s still working out his approach to dramatic structure.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 2, 2026
He discovers another canal about 1/2 mile on the other side of the river bed.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
