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name vs discover

discover vs name

name is a noun but discover is not a noun.

name and discover both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
discover No No Yes No
As verbs, name and discover are synonyms defined as:
  • name and discover: identify as in botany or biology, for example
Other synonyms of name include describe, distinguish, identify, key, key out.
name (noun) discover (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) discover (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
identify as in botany or biology, for example identify as in botany or biology, for example
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
assign a specified (usually proper) name to make a discovery, make a new finding
make reference to see for the first time; make a discovery
mention and identify by name discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of find unexpectedly
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and discover

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