find

Phonetics

/faɪnd/

noun

Anything that is found (usually valuable), as objects on an archeological site or a person with talent.
The act of finding.

verb

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.
To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
Example: I found my car keys. They were under the couch.
(ditransitive) To discover by study or experiment direct to an object or end.
Example: Water is found to be a compound substance.
To gain, as the object of desire or effort.
Example: to find leisure; to find means
To attain to; to arrive at; to acquire.
Example: Looks like he found a new vehicle for himself!
To point out.
Example: He kept finding faults with my work.
(ditransitive) To decide that, to discover that, to form the opinion that.
Example: I find your argument unsatisfactory.
To arrive at, as a conclusion; to determine as true; to establish.
Example: to find a verdict; to find a true bill (of indictment) against an accused person
To supply; to furnish.
Example: to find food for workmen
To provide for
Example: He finds his nephew in money.
To determine or judge.
Example: The jury finds for the defendant.
To discover game.

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