Looking up...
To discover or learn information through investigation or inquiry.
He found out his friend was moving to another city.
He discovered that his friend was relocating.
The journalist found out the politician's secret deal.
The journalist uncovered the politician's hidden agreement.
Often used when the information was previously unknown or hidden.
'Find out' is often used when the information was not previously known.
Use 'find out' when referring to discovering information, not for physical searching.
From Middle English 'finde outen', meaning to discover or uncover.
Commonly used in everyday conversation, often implying effort or investigation.