Synonyms of find out

find out

verb

1

as in to realize

to come to an awareness of

that was around the time that I found out I was adopted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• realize
• discover
• see
• learn
• hear
• find
• get on (to)
• get wind of
• ascertain
• catch on (to)
• wise (up)
• figure out
• hit (on or upon)
• detect
• tumble (to)
• encounter
• spot
• perceive
• puzzle (out)
• note
• calculate
• divine
• discern
• observe
• espy
• descry
• dope (out)
• mind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• ignore
• overlook
• disregard
• forget
• cover
• hide
• conceal
• curtain
• veil
• mask
• screen
• blot out
• unlearn
• cloak
• blanket
• occult
• shroud
• enshroud

2

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

found out about the new restaurant by reading reviews online

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• learn
• discover
• locate
• get
• track (down)
• run down
• turn up
• dig out
• hunt (down or up)
• determine
• detect
• ascertain
• dig up
• dredge (up)
• hit (on or upon)
• scout (up)
• nose out
• root (out)
• scare up
• ferret (out)
• rout (out)
• look for
• rummage
• descry
• search (for or out)
• sight
• spot
• seek
• espy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pass over
• miss
• overlook
• lose
• misplace
• misset
• mislay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of find out

In a statement released on Monday, Buckmaster alleged that OpenAI had found out about the pair’s progress in the last week and had adopted the same method as Buckmaster and Alpöge had been using to solve the full problem. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

To find out more about the unique supercar, check out the full story here. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Our political leaders promised to find out who orchestrated such an elaborate attack. — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, and then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026