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find out

British  

verb

  1. to gain knowledge of (something); learn

    he found out what he wanted

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

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find out Idioms  

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

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

Example Sentences

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And what will happen when they find out?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Carter said that was the address Calocane had given him, but he did not take any further steps to find out where he lived.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I’ve seen too many parents of friends and family find out their long-term care plans are basically useless, which is why I am not interested in long-term care insurance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

"I tell you, I want to find out. I have an obligation to find out," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“I’ll see what I can find out, okay?” she says as she walks me to the door.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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