find (Meaning)

Wordnet

find (n)

a productive insight

the act of discovering something

Wordnet

find (v)

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds

perceive or be contemporaneous with

get something or somebody for a specific purpose

make a discovery, make a new finding

make a discovery

obtain through effort or management

decide on and make a declaration about

receive a specified treatment (abstract)

perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place

get or find back; recover the use of

succeed in reaching; arrive at

accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation

Webster

find (v. t.)

To meet with, or light upon, accidentally; to gain the first sight or knowledge of, as of something new, or unknown; hence, to fall in with, as a person.

To learn by experience or trial; to perceive; to experience; to discover by the intellect or the feelings; to detect; to feel.

To come upon by seeking; as, to find something lost.

To discover by sounding; as, to find bottom.

To discover by study or experiment direct to an object or end; as, water is found to be a compound substance.

To gain, as the object of desire or effort; as, to find leisure; to find means.

To attain to; to arrive at; to acquire.

To provide for; to supply; to furnish; as, to find food for workemen; he finds his nephew in money.

To arrive at, as a conclusion; to determine as true; to establish; as, to find a verdict; to find a true bill (of indictment) against an accused person.

Webster

find (v. i.)

To determine an issue of fact, and to declare such a determination to a court; as, the jury find for the plaintiff.

Webster

find (n.)

Anything found; a discovery of anything valuable; especially, a deposit, discovered by archaeologists, of objects of prehistoric or unknown origin.

find Sentence Examples

  1. The detectives diligently searched every nook and cranny of the crime scene to find any clues that could lead them to the culprit.
  2. With unwavering determination, the archeologists embarked on an expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis, hidden beneath the depths of the ocean.
  3. After embarking on a grueling hike, the hikers were relieved to find a hidden oasis amidst the rugged terrain, providing them with much-needed respite.
  4. With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, the scientists embarked on a mission to find extraterrestrial life, hoping to uncover the mysteries of the universe.
  5. The dog tirelessly searched the dense undergrowth, determined to find the lost toy that had brought him so much joy.
  6. The team of programmers diligently combed through countless lines of code, working tirelessly to find the elusive bug that was preventing the software from functioning correctly.
  7. With a keen eye for detail, the art historian meticulously examined the painting, hoping to find hidden meanings and symbols that would shed light on its enigmatic history.
  8. The treasure hunters scoured the ancient ruins, using metal detectors and maps to find long-lost artifacts that held immense historical and monetary value.
  9. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, the journalist delved deep into the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories, determined to find the truth behind the hidden agendas and secret societies.
  10. As the deadline approached, the student frantically searched through stacks of books and countless online resources, hoping to find the crucial piece of information that would complete their research paper.

FAQs About the word find

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The detectives diligently searched every nook and cranny of the crime scene to find any clues that could lead them to the culprit.

With unwavering determination, the archeologists embarked on an expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis, hidden beneath the depths of the ocean.

After embarking on a grueling hike, the hikers were relieved to find a hidden oasis amidst the rugged terrain, providing them with much-needed respite.

With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, the scientists embarked on a mission to find extraterrestrial life, hoping to uncover the mysteries of the universe.