Meaning

• To find or learn something for the first time.

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

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

• To expose, uncover.

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

• To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.

  "This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn."

• To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

  "I discovered my plans to the rest of the team."

• To reconnoitre, explore (an area).

• To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.