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| find [ fīnd ] |
verb (past and past participle found [ fownd ], present participle find·ing, 3rd person present singular finds) |
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1. transitive verb discover something after searching: to discover something or somebody after a search
  He was found wandering a mile from his home.
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2. transitive verb get something back: to recover something after losing it
I can't find my car keys.
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3. transitive verb discover something for first time: to realize, understand, or locate something for the first time, especially by studying or observing
We have to find answers to the problem of global warming.
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4. transitive verb discover something accidentally: to notice or come across somebody or something by chance
I found my glasses under the table.
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5. transitive verb experience something: to notice or experience something personally
They found great comfort in their work.
I think you'll find them easy to get along with.
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6. transitive verb manage to get something: to make a special effort to gather something together or summon something up
I don't know where we'll find the money.
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7. transitive verb reach goal: to succeed in reaching something aimed for
He has finally found his place as a world-class tennis player.
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8. transitive verb science record something as occurring: to observe something such as a natural species as existing or occurring
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often passive
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This species is found all across the continent.
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9. transitive and intransitive verb law reach verdict: to decide about something or somebody at the end of a legal procedure, or announce the decision reached
The jury found for the plaintiff.
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10. transitive verb supply need: to bring or provide something that is necessary for a process to occur
You will need to find your own transportation and equipment for the job.
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11. vr become conscious of your own condition: to become aware of being in a particular place or state
He found himself in an empty street.
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12. find your·self vr make decisions about your own life: to become more self-aware and self-motivated
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informal
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She finally found herself and became a successful artist.
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noun (plural finds) |
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discovery: something noteworthy or valuable that has been found, or somebody who is talented and is brought to public attention
a real find
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| [ Old English findan< Indo-European, "to tread, go"] |
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| find·a·ble adjective |
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