Function: transitive verb
Date: 13th century
1 : to learn by study, observation, or search : DISCOVER
2 a : to catch in an offense (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>