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

Ahead, find out where to watch the BAFTA Awards online with and without a cable subscription. —Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025

Kristen Bell has a big reaction to finding out that her relative was living in America as a spy — for the British, no less! — following the Revolutionary War on a new episode of PBS series Finding Your Roots. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Beth hasn't given up hope of finding out more about the man behind the will either. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

Some might be surprised to find out that more than 100 vineyards and tasting rooms are located in and around Fredericksburg, Texas, along Wine Road 290. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025

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