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View synonyms for

find out

verb

  1. to gain knowledge of (something); learn

    he found out what he wanted

  2. to detect the crime, deception, etc, of (someone)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Idioms and Phrases

Discover through examination or inquiry, as in You can find out his phone number by looking in the book . [Mid-1500]

Expose, detect the true nature or character of, especially in an offense. For example, Cheaters risk being found out . [c. 1700]

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With each release from prison Lundes would find out that more of his friends had been killed or sent back to prison.

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On our journey in Delaware to find out more about the GHF, the search yields many clues but few definitive answers.

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Parents who missed the application deadline may have to wait until after the first round of offers before they find out where their child has a place.

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But before we invite them, they've taken a questionnaire and we find out their attitudes.

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Scenes of chaos descended on the campus as people ran around trying to escape - or find out what had happened.

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