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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Parents across the country are finding out by email and letter which school place they have been allocated after applying before the end of last October.
From BBC
The 30-year-old said: "I found out on the morning before filming that the latest had failed. At the time we didn't think we could afford another round."
From BBC
I didn't want to let my love for the game blind my thinking, so I decided to find out more.
From BBC
On the same court and exactly one year after claiming its first Southern Section Open Division crown, Ontario Christian found out just how hard it is to repeat.
From Los Angeles Times
I don’t yet know what a new unit will cost, but I plan to find out on Monday when the salesperson visits.
From MarketWatch
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