Dope Out

Pronunciation: /doʊp aʊt/

Definitions of dope out

verb To figure out or solve a problem through careful and systematic analysis or investigation.

Example Sentences

A1 I need to dope out how to use this new app.

A2 Can you help me dope out the solution to this math problem?

B1 I spent hours trying to dope out the best way to organize the project.

B2 She was able to dope out the hidden meaning behind the artist's painting.

C1 The detective was able to dope out the criminal's elaborate plan.

C2 He doped out a strategy that would ensure success in the upcoming negotiations.

Examples of dope out in a Sentence

formal The detective was able to dope out the complex murder case and solve it in record time.

informal I can't seem to dope out how to fix this broken computer.

slang I need your help to dope out this tricky math problem before the test.

figurative She was able to dope out the hidden meaning behind his words and understand his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of dope out

• past tense: doped out
• plural: dope out
• comparative: more dope out
• superlative: most dope out
• present tense: dopes out
• future tense: will dope out
• perfect tense: have doped out
• continuous tense: is doping out
• singular: dopes out
• positive degree: dope out
• infinitive: to dope out
• gerund: doping out
• participle: doping out

Origin and Evolution of dope out

First Known Use: 1907 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The term 'dope out' originated in American English as slang derived from the word 'dope' meaning information or details.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean to figure out or solve a problem, 'dope out' has evolved to also mean to understand thoroughly or to analyze carefully.