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).
have discovered
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present perfectof discover.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As you have discovered, they can come with high costs, paperwork, bureaucracy and ongoing management and review.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 2, 2026
Observatories including the James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra have discovered massive black holes at unexpectedly early stages of cosmic history, increasing interest in formation mechanisms capable of producing large black hole seeds very quickly.
From Science Daily β Aug. 27, 2026
They are still waiting for their £900 deposit to be returned and have discovered the money was not put in a registered deposit scheme.
From BBC β Aug. 25, 2026
Astronomers have discovered the fastest star in the Milky Way zooming at 25,000 kilometres a second around the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
From Barron's β Aug. 20, 2026
“Eh bien, I have discovered the identity of the victim. I know why it was imperative he should leave America.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
