find out
Britishverb
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to gain knowledge of (something); learn
he found out what he wanted
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to detect the crime, deception, etc, of (someone)
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Discover through examination or inquiry, as in You can find out his phone number by looking in the book . [Mid-1500]
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Expose, detect the true nature or character of, especially in an offense. For example, Cheaters risk being found out . [c. 1700]
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Researchers wanted to find out whether adding structured exercise could make this approach even more effective.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Employees should legally be able to find out what their colleagues are earning, the UK's equality watchdog has said.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
You can find out if your flight has it, but also check on the overall installation progress, even by major hub.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“No one’s gonna be stoked to find out it’s just a generic white guy from Florida,” Rispoli, 41, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
I’m going to give it one last go, see if I can find out any more about anyone called Willem who might have been in Amsterdam at the same time as her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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