find out
Third Person
finds out
Present Participle
finding out
Past Tense
found out
Past Participle
found out
1
to get information about something after actively trying to do so
transitive
- They are trying to find out who won the award last night.
- Do you know when the meeting starts?- I'm not sure, but I'll find it out and let you know.
- We will find out the results of the test after it's graded.
- We have to find the truth out about this situation.
- He's eager to find out which restaurant serves the best pizza in town.
2
to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact
- He found out about the surprise party when he overheard his friends talking about it.
- He found out about the promotion through an email from his boss.
- She was shocked to find out that her favorite restaurant had closed down.
- The teacher found out that one of the students had cheated on the test.
3
to discover the unpleasant or hidden truth about someone, often revealing their deceptive or dishonest behavior
transitive
- After years of suspicion, they finally found out his true identity as a fraud.
- They suspected him of cheating, and eventually, they found him out.
- No matter how cleverly he tries to cover it up, she will find him out.
- It was only a matter of time before they found out his criminal activities.
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