Scout out
verb
To look at or examine carefully in order to find something.
Before the picnic, she went to scout out a perfect spot in the park.
Often appears as...
- scout out a location
- scout out a place
verb
To explore an area to gather information, typically in preparation for a plan or strategy.
The team was sent to scout out the enemy's position.
Often appears as...
- scout out the enemy
- scout out opportunities
verb
To look at or examine carefully in order to find something.
Before the picnic, she went to scout out a perfect spot in the park.
Often appears as...
- scout out a location
- scout out a place
verb
To explore an area to gather information, typically in preparation for a plan or strategy.
The team was sent to scout out the enemy's position.
Often appears as...
- scout out the enemy
- scout out opportunities
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Careful Selection
Used when choosing with consideration to ensure the best is found.
They scouted out the best ingredients for the recipe.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Opportunities
Suggests looking beyond the obvious to find less evident but valuable things.
An artist scouted out unique spots for inspiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparatory Action
Involves groundwork and initiative before actual work begins.
The event organizers scouted out the venue carefully.
Pro Tip 1/3Careful Selection
Used when choosing with consideration to ensure the best is found.
They scouted out the best ingredients for the recipe.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Opportunities
Suggests looking beyond the obvious to find less evident but valuable things.
An artist scouted out unique spots for inspiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparatory Action
Involves groundwork and initiative before actual work begins.
The event organizers scouted out the venue carefully.
Pro Tip 1/3Careful Selection
Used when choosing with consideration to ensure the best is found.
They scouted out the best ingredients for the recipe.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Opportunities
Suggests looking beyond the obvious to find less evident but valuable things.
An artist scouted out unique spots for inspiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparatory Action
Involves groundwork and initiative before actual work begins.
The event organizers scouted out the venue carefully.
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