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

In August 2019, Doug found out Ashley was dating another man. —Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024

About 1,500 Navajo kids received a chance to find out. —The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024

The campaign's consistent outreach is just one part of Harris' overall path to Election Day, but now, with no bigger names left on the table for support, the vice president will likely find out if there's more support to be had from dissatisfied Republicans -- or if she's already maxed out. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2024

Katie' recalled finding out about her brother's death in the middle of wedding planning in an Instagram post on Thursday. —Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 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