discover Copy link Outline I. To open up, discloseII. To find out1. invĕnio, vēni, ventum, 4 (esp., but not solely, of what is accidentally d.'d)2. rĕpĕrio, pĕri, pertum, 4 (by search)3. dētĕgo, dēprĕhendo • discover: I. To open up, disclose: ăpĕrio, pătĕfăcio, etc.: v. to disclose., reveal. II. To find out: 1. invĕnio, vēni, ventum, 4 (esp., but not solely, of what is accidentally d.'d): to d. a conspiracy, conjurationem in., Cic.: v. to find out. 2. rĕpĕrio, pĕri, pertum, 4 (by search): to d. the art of healing, medicinam r., Quint.: to d. the use of the saw, serrae r. usum, Ov. 3. dētĕgo, dēprĕhendo: v. to detect, find out.