to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street.
2.
to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort: to find an apartment; to find happiness.
3.
to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced): I can't find my blue socks.
4.
to discover or perceive after consideration: to find something to be true.
5.
to gain or regain the use of: His anger finally helped him find his tongue.
6.
to ascertain by study or calculation: to find the sum of several numbers.
7.
to feel or perceive: He finds it so.
8.
to become aware of, or discover (oneself), as being in a condition or location: After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home.
9.
to discover: Columbus found America in 1492.
10.
Law.
a.
to determine after judicial inquiry: to find a person guilty.
b.
to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment).
11.
to provide or furnish: Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip.
12.
South Midland and Southern U.S.(of farm animals) to give birth to: The brown cow found a calf yesterday.
–verb (used without object)
13.
to determine an issue after judicial inquiry: The jury found for the plaintiff.
14.
British Hunting. to come upon game.
–noun
15.
an act of finding or discovering.
16.
something found; a discovery, esp. a valuable or gratifying one: Our cook was a find.
17.
Hunting. a discovery of game, esp. foxes.
—Verb phrase
18.
find out,
a.
to discover or confirm the truth of (something).
b.
to detect or expose, as a crime or offense.
c.
to uncover the true nature, identity, or intentions of (someone): They found him out before he could launch the rebellion.
find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them: After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive.
[Origin: bef. 900; ME finden, OE findan; c. G finden, D vinden, ON finna, Goth finthan]
equipped, outfitted, or furnished: He bought a new boat, fully found.
–adjective
3.
British. provided or furnished without additional charge, as to a tenant; included within the price, rent, etc. (often used postpositively): Room to let, laundry found.
–noun
4.
something that is provided or furnished without charge, esp. meals given a domestic: Maid wanted, good salary and found.
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