Word
rediscover
Phoneticsre·dis·cov·er
US/ɹidɪˈskəvɝ/
UK/ɹˌiːdɪskˈʌvɐ/
Definition
v. to find something that you thought was lost or forgotten. It can also mean to find a new way to enjoy something you already knew about.
v. to find something that was previously lost, forgotten, or unknown. Often implies a renewed appreciation or a fresh perspective on a familiar subject.
Examples
“I hope to rediscover my love for painting this summer.”
“Archaeologists recently rediscovered the ruins of an ancient temple that had been buried under centuries of sand.”
“While many view the internet as a tool for novelty, others use it to rediscover the forgotten folk songs of their ancestors, preserving a cultural heritage that was nearly lost to time.”
Examples
simple
“I hope to rediscover my love for painting this summer.”
contextual
“Archaeologists recently rediscovered the ruins of an ancient temple that had been buried under centuries of sand.”
complex
“While many view the internet as a tool for novelty, others use it to rediscover the forgotten folk songs of their ancestors, preserving a cultural heritage that was nearly lost to time.”
Real-World Examples
“He added: "The next leader of Scottish Labour has a huge task: to unite our party, rediscover our soul and reconnect with Scotland.” “More on how this dinosaur bone was rediscovered in a drawer.” Etymology
From re- + discover.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
rediscover fire — To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.