search out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To find by searching.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Who went in the way before you to ſearch you out a place to pitch your tents in, in fire by night, to ſhew you by what way ye ſhould goe, and in a cloud by day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “search out” mean?
To find by searching.
Is “search out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.