find out

Verb

Meaning

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act

get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

see determine learn discover ascertain lear find get know twig note understand identify recognize ask
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Antonyms

miss neglect disregard misunderstand misinterpret misconceive
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Hypernyms

find detect observe discover notice

Hyponyms

number find test sequence count catch

Examples

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T. S. Eliot

The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. Mark Twain

God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith. Marcus Eremita

Pretend you're in great danger, and you'll find out if you have any friends. Nicaraguan Proverb

If you want to find out about the road ahead, then ask about it from those coming back. Chinese Proverb

Before you beat the dog, find out the name of his master. Chinese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

find one's way find one's way through find oneself find out about a secret find out the hard way find outlet