Hunt out
phrasal verb
To search for something difficult to find.
You may have to hunt out a good bookstore in your local area.
phrasal verb
To discover or locate after a thorough search or investigation.
Detectives managed to hunt out the truth about the incident.
phrasal verb
To drive someone or something out of a hiding place.
The police had to hunt out the criminal from his hideout.
phrasal verb
To search for something difficult to find.
You may have to hunt out a good bookstore in your local area.
phrasal verb
To discover or locate after a thorough search or investigation.
Detectives managed to hunt out the truth about the incident.
phrasal verb
To drive someone or something out of a hiding place.
The police had to hunt out the criminal from his hideout.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Thorough Search
Implies putting effort into finding something not readily visible or accessible.
She had to hunt out her grandmother's old recipes in the attic.
Pro Tip 2/2Rare Items
Often used when looking for items that are unusual, rare, or not commonly found.
Collectors often hunt out rare stamps for their portfolios.
Pro Tip 1/2Thorough Search
Implies putting effort into finding something not readily visible or accessible.
She had to hunt out her grandmother's old recipes in the attic.
Pro Tip 2/2Rare Items
Often used when looking for items that are unusual, rare, or not commonly found.
Collectors often hunt out rare stamps for their portfolios.
Pro Tip 1/2Thorough Search
Implies putting effort into finding something not readily visible or accessible.
She had to hunt out her grandmother's old recipes in the attic.
Pro Tip 2/2Rare Items
Often used when looking for items that are unusual, rare, or not commonly found.
Collectors often hunt out rare stamps for their portfolios.
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