Discover (verb)

1. Find or learn of (something) for the first time.
2. Find (something) unexpectedly or while searching.
3. Make known or visible.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french descovrir, from latin discooperire "uncover", from dis- (expressing reversal) + cooperire "cover".

Examples:

1. She discovered her talent for painting.
2. He discovered the lost city.
3. Scientists have discovered a cure for the disease.
4. The detective discovered the thief's hideout.
5. He discovered the source of the river.