find out
Definition of find out
transitive verb
1 : to learn by study, observation, or search : discover
2a : to catch in an offense (such as a crime) the culprits were soon found outb : to ascertain the true character or identity of the informer was found out
intransitive verb
: to discover, learn, or verify something I don't know, but I'll find out for you
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Examples of find out in a Sentence
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
found out where she lived by checking the phone book
First Known Use of find out
15th century
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