Find

/fˈa‌ɪnd/

/ˈfaɪnd/

Definition & Meaning of "find"

to find

VERB

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Transitive: to find sb/sth

Example

Did you find the remote control for the television?

He looked for his missing phone, but it was nowhere to be found.

She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere, but I do n't believe her.

1.1

to discover or notice someone or something in a particular situation, especially unexpectedly

Complex Transitive: to find sb/sth [adj] | to find sb/sth doing sth | to find sb/sth somewhere

Example

He woke up and found himself in a room full of strangers.

She came back from the gym and found the dog waiting at the door.

She turned around to find a stranger standing behind her.

1.2

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

Transitive: to find sb/sth

Example

A hidden room was found in an old mansion during renovations.

A hiker found a lost child in the woods.

Look what I've found under the couch!

1.3

to obtain something successfully, particularly something necessary

Transitive: to find sth

Example

How are we going to find the money to pay for the medical bills?

We found a babysitter for the evening.

We keep meaning to try a new restaurant, but never seem to find the time.

1.4

to make an effort to evoke a specified quality, particularly courage, in oneself

Complex Transitive: to find sth to do sth

Example

He found the motivation to push through the tough times.

He had to find the courage to speak up in front of the audience.

She had to find the strength to overcome her fears.

used to describe something that exists, grows, etc.

Complex Transitive: to find sth somewhere

Example

More information can be found in the user manual.

Potassium is found in bananas, avocados, and tomatoes.

The address can be found on the company's website.

2.1

to have a particular opinion or feeling about something that makes one regard it in a specified way

Complex Transitive: to find sth [adj]

Example

Do people find it hard to adjust to a new environment?

He finds it a challenge to learn a new skill.

I find it hard to believe what he said.

2.2

to discover that something is true only after trying, testing, searching, or after gaining proper experience

Transitive: to find that

Example

After using the new product, she found that it made her skin smoother and softer.

It was found that the product contained harmful chemicals that were not listed on the label.

The experiment found that exposure to sunlight can boost vitamin D levels in the body.

2.3

(of a law court) to make an official decision

Complex Transitive: to find sb [adj]

Example

Did the court find the defendant guilty or not guilty?

The court found the defendant not guilty of the charges due to lack of evidence.

The judge found in favor of the plaintiff and ordered the defendant to pay damages.

2.4

to manage to discover someone or something by the means of search, study, or careful thinking

Transitive: to find sth

Example

After hours of brainstorming, we finally found a solution to the problem.

He found a creative way to make the lesson more engaging for his students.

She 's trying to find a new apartment that fits her budget.

(of things) to successfully reach someone or something

Transitive: to find sth

Complex Transitive: to find sb in a specific manner

Example

I hope this letter finds you and your family well.

The feedback found its mark and helped the writer improve the article.

The gift found its way to its recipient despite the mailing delay.

Find

NOUN

the act of discovering something

a productive insight

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