Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ferret-out
phrasal verb
/ˈfɛrɪt aʊt/
Definition
To search for and uncover something that is hidden or difficult to find.
Examples
- The detective was able to ferret out the truth after following a series of clues.
- The journalist worked hard to ferret out the facts behind the scandal.
- It took a lot of effort, but she finally managed to ferret out the missing documents.
Meaning
The act of discovering information or something that is not immediately visible or obvious.
Synonyms
- uncover
- discover
- reveal
- detect
- expose
