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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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Their apartment complex backed up to a shortcut that leads to running trails along UGA's campus where Riley was found dead in a wooded area, partially naked and covered in leaves, that afternoon.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 19 Nov. 2024
Mango Black Friday or not, Mango is the place to turn to for affordable finds.
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Verb
Trump found success with Hispanics despite a tumultuous last phase of the campaign that included insults to Latinos and Puerto Rico, awkward comments about women voters, and violent rhetoric toward political opponents.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Their apartment complex backed up to a shortcut that leads to running trails along UGA's campus where Riley was found dead in a wooded area, partially naked and covered in leaves, that afternoon.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Read below to see some of my top picks from their collection and prepare to give your winter wardrobe a major upgrade with finds from the best spot for stylish outwear this season.
—Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 19 Nov. 2024
Mango Black Friday or not, Mango is the place to turn to for affordable finds.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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