The difference between Come across and Discover
When used as verbs, come across means to give an appearance or impression, whereas discover means to find or learn something for the first time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Come across and Discover
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Come across as a verb (idiomatic):
To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
Examples:
"A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is."
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Come across as a verb:
To find, usually by accident.
Examples:
"In the meadow he will come across a rare flower."
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Come across as a verb:
To change sides (literally or figuratively); to ask someone to work for the opposition.
Examples:
"You argued well in court but your firm doesn't pay its lawyers well, so why don't you come across to ours?"
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Discover as a verb:
To find or learn something for the first time.
Examples:
"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
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Discover as a verb (transitive, now, rare):
To expose, uncover.
Examples:
"The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, chess):
To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
Examples:
"This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
Examples:
"I discovered my plans to the rest of the team."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
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Discover as a verb (obsolete):
To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.