find

/fˈa‌ɪnd/

/ˈfaɪnd/

[verb] [noun]

to find

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to discover or get back something or someone that we had lost, after searching for it or them

1.1

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

synonyms : bump

chance

encounter

happen

1.2

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

1.3

to obtain something successfully, particularly something necessary

1.4

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

used to describe something that exists, grows, etc.

2.1

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

synonyms : feel

2.2

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

synonyms : come up

get hold

line up

2.3

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

synonyms : ascertain

determine

find out

2.4

(of a law court) to make an official decision

synonyms : rule

(of things) to successfully reach someone or something

Find

[NOUN]

the act of discovering something

synonyms : discovery

uncovering

a productive insight

synonyms : breakthrough

discovery

Examples

1. A hiker found a lost child in the woods.

2. The detective found a dead body in the basement.

3. His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals.

4. After all, love will find a way.

Nearby words

finch

financial

finally

final nail in the coffin