found
ˈfau̇nd 
; finding
; finding
1
a
: to come upon often accidentally : encounter
found a $10 bill on the ground
b
: to meet with (a particular reception)
hoped to find favor
2
3
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
found himself in prison awaiting deportation
found himself on the verge of bankruptcy
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—
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5
: to determine and make a statement about
find a verdict
found her guilty
: to determine a case judicially by a verdict
find for the defendant
1
: an act or instance of finding
2
: something found: such as
a
: a valuable discovery
an archaeological find
b
: a person whose ability proves to be unexpectedly good
Synonyms
Examples of find in a Sentence
Verb
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.
Noun
That antique she bought at the flea market was a real find.
That new secretary of yours is a real find!
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The line is filled with useful and cozy finds, which strikes the perfect balance.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
The majority of finds uncovered by these investigations date to the Byzantine period (roughly the 4th-7th centuries) and earlier to the Second Temple period (516 B.C.-A.D. 70).
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The line is filled with useful and cozy finds, which strikes the perfect balance.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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find
1 of 2 verb
found
ˈfau̇nd
; finding
; finding
1
: to meet with someone or something by chance
found a dime
2
: to come upon by searching, study, or effort
finally found the answer
3
: to obtain by effort or management
find time to do it
4
: to make a decision
find a verdict
5
: to know by experience
people found it useful
6
: to gain or regain the use of
found my voice again
find
2 of 2 noun
: something found
especially
: a valuable item found
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