finds out
Gets the scoop
Finds out is to discover or learn something, especially information that was hidden or unknown: She finds out the truth about her father.
The phrase often implies uncovering secrets or reaching conclusions through investigation or experience: He finds out the hard way that shortcuts don't pay.
Reveals something hidden
- revealsMakes visible or known
- learnsGains new knowledge
- determinesSettles or concludes
- detectsDiscovers or notices
ascertains · discerns · notices · realizes · identifies · recognizes · perceives · observes
Surprises or disturbs greatly
- stunsOverwhelms with shock
- catchesSeizes in motion
- blindsidesSurprises with unexpected impact
- joltsSudden sharp shocks
startles · astonishes · amazes · flabbergasts · gobsmacks · dumbfounds · staggers · bowls over
Seeks knowledge methodically
- probesInvestigative examinations
- inquiresSeeks information formally
- examinesLooks at thoroughly
- investigatesLooks into thoroughly
scrutinizes · analyzes · inspects · questions · interrogates · digs · sleuths · sifts
Holds or comprehends
- comprehendsMentally takes in
- understandsMentally grasps meaning
- seesPerceives with eyes
- getsObtains or becomes
fathoms · apprehends · dawns on · clicks · sinks in · registers · twigs · cottons on
uncovers
Reveals something hidden
- revealsMakes visible or known
- learnsGains new knowledge
- determinesSettles or concludes
detects · ascertains · discerns · notices · realizes · identifies · recognizes · perceives · observes · establishes
shocks
Surprises or disturbs greatly
- stunsOverwhelms with shock
- catchesSeizes in motion
- blindsidesSurprises with unexpected impact
jolts · startles · astonishes · amazes · flabbergasts · gobsmacks · dumbfounds · staggers · bowls over · floors
researches
Seeks knowledge methodically
investigates · scrutinizes · analyzes · inspects · questions · interrogates · digs · sleuths · sifts · checks
grasps
Holds or comprehends
- comprehendsMentally takes in
- understandsMentally grasps meaning
- seesPerceives with eyes
gets · fathoms · apprehends · dawns on · clicks · sinks in · registers · twigs · cottons on · catches on