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discovered

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/
verb
  1. To find or learn something for the first time.

    "Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

  2. To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

  3. To expose, uncover.

    "The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand."

Synonymsexpose, reveal, uncover, come across, find
Antonymsconceal, cover, cover up, hide

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