find

Definitions

1. verb

   To see or discover something by chance.

   Examples

   • I found this shell on the beach.
   • She came home and found the door open.
   ≈come upon≈encounter≈happen across≈run across≈catch +25 more
2. verb

   To discover something you were looking for.

   Examples

   • I found my keys under the couch.
   • Did you find your phone?
   ≈localize≈pinpoint≠lose≠miss
3. verb

   To get something for another person.

   Examples

   • I found you a new place to live.
   • Can you find me a good plumber?
4. verb

   To learn something by study or testing.

   Examples

   • Scientists found that the water was safe.
   • The researchers found the two things were linked.
5. verb

   To get something you want, such as time or a way.

   Examples

   • I cannot find the time to read.
   • They found a way to fix the roof.
6. verb

   To reach or gain something.

   Examples

   • She finally found the courage to speak up.
   • He found a new job last month.
   ≈gain≈get≈obtain≈achieve≈acquire +15 more
7. verb

   To meet with a response.

   Examples

   • The plan found little support in the government.
   • Her idea found wide support.
8. verb

   To notice and name a problem.

   Examples

   • He kept finding faults with my work.
   • The critic found little to praise in the film.
9. verb

   To have an opinion about something.

   Examples

   • I find your argument weak.
   • I found it strange to sleep in your house.
   ≈consider≈hold≈look upon≈account≈appraise +16 more
10. verb

    To decide that something is true, as a judge does.

    Examples

    • The jury found him not guilty.
    • The court found the company guilty of fraud.