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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The compliance team, those people recalled, was floored by Coplan’s response: Just keep growing and pay a fine if regulators ever find out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
“So it’s necessary to figure out when we can’t control things and find out how to adapt.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The final reason to stick with Mr. Klosterman is to find out why he wrote this alternative history in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Sparkes added that he thought his friends would be shocked to find out he was voicing the character.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Now I had the chance to find out what was really up there.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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