find out

verb

1. to gain knowledge of (something); learn

   he found out what he wanted

2. to detect the crime, deception, etc, of (someone)

Idioms and Phrases

Discover through examination or inquiry, as in You can find out his phone number by looking in the book . [Mid-1500]

Expose, detect the true nature or character of, especially in an offense. For example, Cheaters risk being found out . [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

The only salient question the novel poses is whether he will be found out.

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So check with area golf courses to find out what pesticides they use.

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Eventually she found out she did not have US citizenship.

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For students taking both honors and non-honors courses, their reaction depended on which set of peers would find out; visibility increased sign-ups in honors classes but decreased it in other classes.

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After six defeats in their past seven games, BBC Sport spoke to Liverpool fans to find out what's going on this season and how they feel towards the manager.

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Related Words

• ascertain 
• catch 
• detect 
• determine 
• disclose 
• expose 
• hear 
• identify 
• observe 
• realize 
• reveal 
• see 
• uncover