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—
N. M. Pusey
N. M. Pusey4
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!
Recent Examples on the WebKate Brumback, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Bald eagles and other animals that eat the leftovers from game carcasses can ingest lead and suffer from poisoning, so Indiana DNR is asking hunters to find another type of round.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
One was to extend the period that ByteDance would have to find a new buyer from 6 months in the House bill to one year.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
But with no way to contact Sam and Jay (their efforts to FaceTime the livings fails), the ghosts struggled to find another way to save her.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Inside the court, there's broad acknowledgment of the futility in trying to find jurors without knowledge of Trump.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Apr. 2024
To find the best bridesmaid gifts, Jessie researched dozens of options across multiple categories and price points.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Leave the party or situation and find help immediately.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Here's what the investigation found: What was the pier's capacity?
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Nearby, my favorite cheap find, El Charrito Express, served substantial barbacoa wraps stuffed with marinated beef, beans and rice for $6.99.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
The results add to finds from excavations in 2008 and 2014 that included a length of braided human hair that was dated to around 5,000 years ago, and showed a genetic link to Aboriginal people living in the Pilbara in the present.
—Reuters, NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
Most of our favorite finds are on sale, with prices starting at just $20.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The finds will also be radiocarbon dated to determine their exact age.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Before these finds, the only samples from the moon were from the Apollo and Luna landing sites.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
But on a more personal level, collecting and sharing unique finds is just a whole lot of fun.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Infused with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, goji berry, and other beneficial ingredients for the lips, this $4 beauty find is essential for keeping your pout nourished during extended travel periods.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
They also were found guilty of tax evasion and conspiring to defraud the IRS, and Julie Chrisley was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
—Kate Brumback, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Bald eagles and other animals that eat the leftovers from game carcasses can ingest lead and suffer from poisoning, so Indiana DNR is asking hunters to find another type of round.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
One was to extend the period that ByteDance would have to find a new buyer from 6 months in the House bill to one year.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
But with no way to contact Sam and Jay (their efforts to FaceTime the livings fails), the ghosts struggled to find another way to save her.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Inside the court, there's broad acknowledgment of the futility in trying to find jurors without knowledge of Trump.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Apr. 2024
To find the best bridesmaid gifts, Jessie researched dozens of options across multiple categories and price points.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Leave the party or situation and find help immediately.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Here's what the investigation found: What was the pier's capacity?
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Noun
Weir, who’s a bit of a find in terms of playing a centuries-old fiend in the body of a tween, puts a sickly, sharp spin on a lot of her juicier lines.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Nearby, my favorite cheap find, El Charrito Express, served substantial barbacoa wraps stuffed with marinated beef, beans and rice for $6.99.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
The results add to finds from excavations in 2008 and 2014 that included a length of braided human hair that was dated to around 5,000 years ago, and showed a genetic link to Aboriginal people living in the Pilbara in the present.
—Reuters, NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
Most of our favorite finds are on sale, with prices starting at just $20.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The finds will also be radiocarbon dated to determine their exact age.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Before these finds, the only samples from the moon were from the Apollo and Luna landing sites.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
But on a more personal level, collecting and sharing unique finds is just a whole lot of fun.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Infused with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, goji berry, and other beneficial ingredients for the lips, this $4 beauty find is essential for keeping your pout nourished during extended travel periods.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 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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