What does "Turn out to be" mean?

proved to be

Synonym: proves to be, turns out Opposite: fails to be

"Turn out to be" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Unfortunately, because this case has turned out to be important, that she-skunk Madeline Wuntch has her hindquarters pointed right at it.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E22

You've turned out to be a great parent!

— Despicable Me Minions

Some date this turned out to be!

— Doctor Who S1E11

I HOPE THAT HE TURNS OUT TO BE

— Gilmore Girls S1E8

She turned out to be not who I thought she was.

— Gossip Girl S2E18

when that happens, when the battle chooses us and not the other way around, that's when the sacrifice can turn out to be more than we can bear.

— Grey's Anatomy S2E23

I never would have ended up and turned out to be the best job I ever had.

— How I Met Your Mother S4E24

That customer turned out to be the love of my life, your grandfather.

— Modern Family S4E24

"Turn out to be" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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