find
find · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To discover or perceive by chance or effort.
- 2.
To discover through experience or study.
- 3.
To reach or arrive at something.
- 4.
(Law) To declare a verdict.
- 5.
A thing that has been found, especially a valuable discovery.
Phrases & expressions
- •find out — To discover information.
- •find fault — To criticize.
- •find oneself — To discover one's true nature or calling.
- •find it in oneself — To have the courage or ability.
- •hard to find — Rare or difficult to locate.
- •find one's feet — To become confident in a new situation.
Related words
Etymology
From Old English findan ("to find, discover, obtain"), from Proto-Germanic finþaną.