How to Use "Discover" with Example Sentences

discover (v): to find

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Used with adverbs:

"Her daughter quickly discovered the birthday presents."
(quickly, soon, eventually)

"He suddenly discovered his purpose here."
(suddenly, finally)

"She accidentally discovered the hidden passageway."
(accidentally)

"Who originally discovered this land?"
(originally, first)

Used with nouns:

"Scientists are working to discover the answer."
(answer, cause, connection, cure, error, fault, flaw, problem, reason, truth, virus)

"We are trying to discover love."
(love, joy, passion, talent, treasure, wonder)