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]
Example Sentences
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“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go,” Eliot wrote in 1931.
From Barron's
Even the lawyers sometimes have trouble finding out about the progress.
From Barron's
“He’s finding out how much we’re charging so he can undersell us!”
From Literature
I knew full well Karl wanted to find out more about her elephant story, but it looked to me as if he was having far too much fun in the snow outside.
From Literature
Parents of children at both nurseries, who found out about his crimes after reading a report on the BBC News website, said they were shocked and upset that they had not been informed.
From BBC
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