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discover vs find out

Both 'discover' and 'find out' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to mean to learn or uncover something. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 945 views

discover

The word 'discover' is correct and commonly used in English to mean to find something for the first time or to learn something new.

It is used when someone finds or learns something unexpectedly or for the first time.

Examples:

She discovered a hidden talent for painting.
Scientists discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon.
He discovered that his keys were missing.
The explorer discovered a hidden cave in the mountains.
The detective discovered the truth about the crime.

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Sometimes we discover our talents only through necessity.
Help me discover what befell your friend.
Maybe whimsical nighttime play helps her discover those answers.
Maybe he's around when they discover a cure.
Till I can discover what it...
Reading emotions helps us discover lies.
It took centuries to discover this ancient marvel.
Thought I might discover something after questioning Ann.
It is imperative that l discover who stole the technology.
le discover where he's hiding.
I hope to discover something about myself.
Your plan to discover her corpse was thwarted... when she started screaming.
But now, I can't discover anything.
You might even discover you don't like him.
How did they discover the double?
For years, I tried to discover his secret.
There'll be nothing to discover.
This is not the way for Harry to discover certain harsh truths.
This game to discover the conspirators is your idea.
Because you alone must discover the second scroll and your destiny which lies therein.

Alternatives:

uncover
reveal
come across
stumble upon
detect

find out

The phrase 'find out' is correct and commonly used in English to mean to discover information or learn something.

It is used when someone actively seeks or obtains information or knowledge.

Examples:

I need to find out what time the movie starts.
She found out that her friend had been lying to her.
We found out the truth about the situation.
He found out where the treasure was hidden.
They found out the cause of the problem.

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I was hoping you could find out her name.
It's critical to our investigation that we find out who that was.
Not until I find out what's crawling underneath.
We find out once and for all who was driving that Escalade.
Ant-Man, find out what mutated these creatures.
I'll find out who Siobhan inhabited next.
When people find out you're not the real Lionel...
I'll find out what I can about it.
Stick around. maybe you'll find out.
Yes. And we'll find out.
We didn't find out until we entered that nebula.
You'll find out in a couple of days.
The government might find out what library books I take out.
We could download their imaging logs, find out what they've been observing.
Contact the Ferengi government, find out all you can about Bok.
See what else we can find out about this temple.
I'll find out who broke security.
I thought you could help me find out where Jack is.
I couldn't find out about Hart.
Sergeant Poon, please find out the truth.

Alternatives:

learn
discover
ascertain
determine
get to know

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