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verb \ˈfīnd\found \ˈfau̇nd\ find·ing
Definition of FIND
transitive verb
1
a : to come upon often accidentally : encounter b : to meet with (a particular reception) <hoped to find favor>
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a : to discover by the intellect or the feelings : experience <find much pleasure in your company> b : to perceive (oneself) to be in a certain place or condition c : to gain or regain the use or power of <trying to find his tongue> d : to bring (oneself) to a realization of one's powers or of one's proper sphere of activity <must help the student to find himself as an individual — N. M. Pusey>
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: to determine and make a statement about <find a verdict> <found her guilty>
intransitive verb
: to determine a case judicially by a verdict <find for the defendant>
— find·able \ˈfīn-də-bəl\ adjective
— find fault
: to criticize unfavorably
See Examples of FIND
- He found a dollar on the ground.
- The well diggers found a number of Native American artifacts.
- After an hour of searching, I finally found my glasses.
- We need to find a suitable person for the job.
- She found the answer at last.
- They claim to have found a more efficient way to run the business.
- researchers trying to find a cure for cancer
- You must find time to do it.
- I found a way to pay for college without taking out any loans.
- She found the courage to address the crowd.
Origin of FIND
Middle English, from Old English findan; akin to Old High German findan to find, Latin pont-, pons bridge, Greek pontos sea, Sanskrit patha way, course
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to FIND
- Synonyms
- ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out), find out, get, hit (on or upon), hunt (down or up), learn, locate, nose out, root (out), rout (out), rummage, run down, scare up, scout (up), track (down), turn up
2find
nounDefinition of FIND
1
: an act or instance of finding
2
: something found: as a : a valuable discovery <an archaeological find> b : a person whose ability proves to be unexpectedly good
Examples of FIND
- That antique she bought at the flea market was a real find.
- That new secretary of yours is a real find!
First Known Use of FIND
1825
Related to FIND
- Synonyms
- discovery
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