The difference between Cover up and Discover
When used as verbs, cover up means to conceal or disguise, whereas discover means to find or learn something for the first time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cover up and Discover
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Cover up as a verb (idiomatic):
To conceal or disguise.
Examples:
"The politician tried to cover up his involvement in the scandal."
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Cover up as a verb (idiomatic):
To clothe.
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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.