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find out
verb
to gain knowledge of (something); learn
he found out what he wanted
to detect the crime, deception, etc, of (someone)
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]
Example Sentences
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.
But before we invite them, they've taken a questionnaire and we find out their attitudes.
Scenes of chaos descended on the campus as people ran around trying to escape - or find out what had happened.
It worked, with Boston.com reporting that Leo gave the couple a good-natured ribbing once he found out where they are from.
“When I ask people how they found out about us, a lot of the stories are the same,” says Oyewole, 38.
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