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   Find

   /fīnd/

   

   verb

   • 1. discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly: "Lindsey looked up to find Neil watching her" Similar discoverbecome awarerealizeobservenoticenoteperceivelearndetect
   • ▪ discover (someone or something) after a deliberate search: "in this climate it could be hard to find a buyer" Similar locatespotpinpointunearthobtaindetectput one's finger onsearch outnose outtrack downdig uphunt outroot outsniff outsmell outcome acrosschance onlight onhappen onstumble onhit onencounterrun acrossrun intocome uponinformal:bump intoliterary:espydescryretrieverecoverget backregainrepossessrecouprecuperatereclaimOpposite lose
   • ▪ discover oneself to be in a surprising or unexpected situation: "phobia sufferers often find themselves virtual prisoners in their own home"
   • ▪ succeed in obtaining (something): "she also found the time to raise five children" Similar obtainacquiregetprocurecome bysecuregainearnachieveattainlay hold ofcome to havewininformal:bagwangleswinglandget one's hands/mitts onget hold of
   • ▪ summon up (a quality, especially courage) with an effort: "I found the courage to speak" Similar summon (up)gathermuster (up)screw upcommandcall uprally
   • ▪ (of hunters or hounds) discover game, especially a fox: "she heard the new halloo—they had found"
   • 2. recognize or discover (something) to be present: "vitamin B12 is found in dairy products" Similar be presentoccurexistbe met withbe existentappearshow itselfmanifest itselfberare:obtain
   • ▪ become aware of; discover to be the case: "the majority of staff find the magazine to be informative and useful"
   • ▪ ascertain (something) by study, calculation, or inquiry: "a forum that attempts to find solutions for multimedia publishers" Similar discoverthink ofinventcome up withhit onturn upbring to lightuncoverunearthferret out
   • ▪ discover the fundamental truths about one's own character and identity: "I did psychotherapy for years—I wanted to find myself"
   • ▪ perceive or experience (something) to be the case: "both men found it difficult to put ideas into words" Similar considerthinkbelieve to behold to befeel to belook on asview assee astake to betake forjudgedeemgaugerateregard asreckonsupposeaccountinterpret asesteem
   • ▪ (of a court) officially declare to be the case: "he was found guilty of speeding" Similar judgeadjudgeadjudicatedeemruleholdconsidercountratereckonsee asdeclaredeterminepronounce
   • 3. (of a thing) reach or arrive at, either of its own accord or without the human agent being known: "water finds its own level"
   • ▪ reach one's destination by one's own efforts, without knowing in advance how to get there: "he found his way to the front door"
   • ▪ come to be in a certain situation: "each and every boy found his way into a suitable occupation"
   • ▪ (of a letter) reach (someone).
   • ▪ reach the understanding or conscience of (someone): archaic "the books of which I have been speaking found me and taught me"

   noun

   • 1. a discovery of something valuable, typically something of archaeological interest: "he made his most spectacular finds in the Valley of the Kings" Similar discoveryacquisitionassetunearthinguncoveringgood buybargaingodsendboonwindfall
   • ▪ a person who is discovered to be useful or interesting in some way: "Paul had been a real find—he could design the whole hotel complex"
   • ▪ the finding of a fox.

   Word Origin Old Englishfindan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vinden and German finden.

   Derivatives

   • 1. findable adjective

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFIND definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you find someone or something, you see them or learn where they are. The police also found a pistol. They have spent ages looking at the map and can't find a trace of anywhere called Darrowby. Synonyms: discover, turn up, uncover, unearth More Synonyms of find. 2. transitive verb.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › findfind - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 19, 2024 · find (third-person singular simple present finds, present participle finding, simple past found or (dialectal) fand, past participle found or (archaic) founden) To locate. ( transitive) To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon. I found this shell on the beach.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfind noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of find noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › findFIND | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   A1. to discover something or someone that you have been looking for: I can’t find my car keys. A2. to discover something by chance: I found some money in my coat pocket. B1. to become aware of something: I came home to find the kitchen window had been broken. B1. to think or feel a particular way about someone or something:

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › findFIND - 75 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   TO FIND SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. I've looked everywhere for my keys but can't find them. Synonyms and examples. discover. The missing wallet was discovered under the chair. locate. Police are still trying to locate the suspect. uncover. Reporters uncovered evidence of corruption. unearth.

7. www.usingenglish.com › reference › irregular-verbsFind Irregular Verb - Definition & Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

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   Definition: To Find. Find (Irregular Verb) Verb conjugation: Find - Found - Found. Find Meaning: To discover something either by chance or when looking for it. Forms of 'To Find': Irregular Verbs Following a Similar Pattern. Verbs like: Want to learn about the irregular verb 'Find'?

8. thecontentauthority.com › blog › find-vs-fineFind vs Fine: Do These Mean The Same? How To Use Them

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   Define Find. Find is a verb that means to discover or come across something that was previously unknown or lost. It can also refer to the act of locating something that was hidden or misplaced. For example, if you are searching for your lost phone and eventually locate it under the couch, you have found your phone.