find out

verb

found out; finding out; finds out

transitive verb

1

: to learn by study, observation, or search : discover

2

a

: to catch in an offense (such as a crime)

the culprits were soon found out

b

: 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

Synonyms

• ascertain
• catch on (to)
• discover
• get on (to)
• hear
• learn
• realize
• see
• wise (up)

Examples of find out in a Sentence

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

found out about the new restaurant by reading reviews online

Recent Examples on the Web

People who live in the US — and those who don’t — often use social media to find out about the latest products. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024

Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks. —Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024

With Election Day underway, income investors should soon find out how their portfolio may — or may not — be affected by the outcome. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024

In some counties, voters need to find out where their voting location is based on their address. —Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

find out

verb

1

: to learn by study, observation, or search : discover

2

: to catch doing something bad

the culprit was found out