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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Sparkes added that he thought his friends would be shocked to find out he was voicing the character.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Stay on top of your reservation and know your rights, whether you get advance notice of seat changes or find out at the airport, like Prati.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But experts said ProPublica’s data analysis, along with stories about delays in ectopic care, underscores the need to find out what is driving the deaths.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
“At the same time I was also worried about my brother. It was two to three hours before we could connect with his family and find out he was OK.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Let him find out in his own good time.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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