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• look what i've found!
• we've found a great new restaurant near the office.
• a man out walking his dog found the body in a ditch.
• a whale was found washed up on the shore.

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Verb Forms

1. to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance
• Look what I've found!
• We've found a great new restaurant near the office.
• A man out walking his dog found the body in a ditch.
• A whale was found washed up on the shore.
• They found a car abandoned on top of the cliff.

Extra Examples

• I've found a really good healthy eating blog.
• She found a beautiful shell on the beach.
• If you found £20 in the street, would you hand it in?
• I think I've found a friend.
• It's so good when you find someone you can talk to.
• We went out hoping to find something to eat.
• Police found weapons in the house.
• Coins found at the site are thought to be from Anglo-Saxon times.
• Letters found among his belongings may hold a clue.
• She made the sculpture with materials found near her home.
• He seemed to have a knack of finding women to look after him.
• I never expected to find love at this point in my life.
• I didn't expect to come home and find him gone.
2. to get back something/somebody that was lost after searching for it/them
• I can't find my keys.
• I thought I'd lost my wallet but I found it under my desk.
• I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found.
• Can you find my bag for me?
• Can you find me my bag?
• The child was eventually found safe and well.

Extra Examples

• I'm trying to find my glasses.
• I eventually found them under the bed.
• She found the remote control down the back of the sofa.
• Found it! I've been looking for this for weeks!
• Can you help me find my dog?
• A reward is offered for whoever finds him.
• Josh found my earring for me.
• I'll find you your coat.
• The search party found no trace of the missing climbers.
• He went through the drawers but found nothing.
• He was found by police the following morning.
• His body was found after three days of searching.
• They don't expect to find him alive.
3. to discover something/somebody by searching, studying or thinking carefully
• They found no evidence to support this claim.
• We found a way out.
• I managed to find a solution to the problem.
• Our website is the place to find answers to all your questions.
• He's struggling to find work.
• Scientists are still trying to find a cure for cancer.
• I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject.
• Have they found anyone to replace her yet?
• It's hard to find a babysitter.
• I'll find that information for you.
• I'll find you that information.
• His father found him a job.

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• They're trying to find a place to stay.
• Can you find a hotel for me?
• Can you find me a hotel?
• We found some evidence of harmful effects.
• Scientists have found fresh evidence to suggest that a huge explosion led to the death of the dinosaurs.
• No links were found between the two cases.
• Students are given ten questions and have one minute to find the answers.
• The beetles have found a warm place to live.
• At last we've found a home.
• He needs to find a doctor willing to treat him.
• Her friends wanted to find her a husband.
• She had to find a valid excuse for leaving the room.
• We need to find a useful role for the volunteers in the campaign.
• We'll have to find an alternative.
• Police are confident of finding the killers.
• A window was broken and we think we've found the culprit.
• The doctor couldn't find anything wrong with him.
• Considerable variation was found in the terms offered by different banks.
• Can you find a use for this old table?
• He sometimes struggles to find the right words.
• I can't find anything good to say about it.
4. to discover that something is true after you have tried it, tested it or experienced it
• I find (that) it pays to be honest.
• A study found that green tea could be beneficial.
• You'll find your opinions change as you get older.
• We found the beds very comfortable.
• They found him a plausible witness.
• They found him to be charming.
• Researchers found this to be the most effective method.
• Her blood was found to contain poison.
• If you are found to have lied, you can be charged.
• It was found that her blood contained poison.

Extra Examples

• The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year.
• The survey found over 80% of women had dieted in the past year.
• People usually find their symptoms go away after a few days.
• Readers will find the maps in the appendix very useful.
• Here are some tips which I hope you'll find helpful.
• Hopefully we'll find the ground a bit firmer today.
• I found some parts of his argument hard to understand.
• We found the whole thing a farce.
• A poll six months ago found the opposite to be true.
• The sample was found to contain asbestos.
• The results were found to vary.
• It was found that older people were more likely to agree.
• If it is found that he's been lying, then of course that will change everything.
• If he is found to have been lying, then of course that will change everything.
5. to have a particular feeling or opinion about something
• You may find it hard to accept your illness.
• You may find your illness hard to accept.
• Do women find it more difficult to ask for a rise?
• I found the book very interesting.
• She finds it a strain to meet new people.
• She finds meeting new people a strain.

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• I find it interesting that they don't get on.
• You're lucky if you do a job you find interesting.
• Do women find asking for a rise more difficult?
• I find it amazing that they're still together.
• He knows that women find him attractive.
• Some people find tall buildings beautiful; others hate them.
• I find the whole subject fascinating.
• We apologise if you found any of these comments offensive.
• The news report contains images that some viewers may find disturbing.
• She didn't find the joke very funny.
• The company found it necessary to hire more people.
• Do you find it acceptable that these children were left on their own?
• Don't you find it odd that she didn't say anything?
• I found it a nuisance to have to change my plans at the last minute.
• I don't find anything wrong in him employing his relatives.
6. used to say that something exists, grows, etc. somewhere
• These flowers are found only in Africa.
• Further details can be found on our website.
• You'll find this style of architecture all over the town.
• Find us at www.oup.com.

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• These pests can be found in almost every garden.
• Folacin is a B vitamin found in many vegetables.
• The college offers cultural events not normally found in such a rural area.
• This is over 100 times the amount of chlorine found in drinking water.
• Marbling is the small flecks of fat found within meat.
• You will find all this information on our website.
• Early in the season you will find aphids on the upper leaves.
• The white clay found at Meissen was used to make fine china.
• The condition is most typically found among women over 50.
• At this time of year you will generally find her in the garden.
• At this time of year she is generally to be found in the garden.
• It is rare that you find a cable snapping for no reason.
• You don't tend to find many fresh food markets here.
7. to discover somebody/something/yourself doing something or in a particular situation, especially when this is unexpected
• She woke up and found herself in a hospital bed.
• I found the house in a mess.
• We came home and found him asleep on the sofa.
• I found myself forced to act.
• He looked up to find her watching him.
• I suddenly found myself running down the street.
• She was surprised to find that everyone had left.

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• I found myself in a dilemma.
• The institutions in which these people often found themselves were very harsh.
• We arrived to find the room full of people.
• They found the building completely deserted.
• We find ourselves unable to reach a decision.
• She was found dead in her bed.
• I found everyone else already waiting.
• They were surprised to find birds nesting in the roof.
• I found him in the kitchen chopping vegetables.
• I found him going through my stuff.
• I found myself wondering why.
• She found herself feeling slightly annoyed.
• I was disappointed to find that they had left already.
8. to have something available so that you can use it
• I keep meaning to write, but never seem to find (the) time.
• How are we going to find £10  000 for a car?
9. to show a quality in yourself, usually with an effort
• I found the courage to speak.
10. to arrive at something naturally; to reach something/somebody
• Water will always find its own level.
• Most of the money finds its way to the people who need it.
• The criticism found its mark (= had the effect intended).
• I hope this letter finds you in good health.
11. to make a particular decision in a court case
• The jury found him guilty.
• How do you find the accused?
• The court found in her favour.
12. with free food and accommodation in addition to your wages
13. to look for and discover mistakes in somebody/something; to complain about somebody/something
• My mother did nothing but find fault with my manners.
• She was always finding fault with his manners.
14. to become able to act independently and with confidence
• I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my feet.
15. to be able or willing to do something
• Can you find it in your heart to forgive her?
• He couldn't find it in himself to trust anyone again.
16. to meet somebody who is equal to or even better than you in strength, skill or intelligence
• He thought he could beat anyone at chess but he’s met his match in Peter.

Extra Examples

• I think he's finally met his match in Lisa.
• She knew she had met her match and tried to retreat.
17. to be able to speak or express your opinion
18. to discover the right route (to a place)
• I hope you can find your way home.
19. to come to a place or a situation by chance or without intending to
• He eventually found his way into acting.
20. impossible for anyone to find or see
• I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found.
• The children were nowhere to be seen.
• A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future).
21. to accept somebody as they are without expecting them to behave in a special way or have special qualities

Word Origin

• Old English findan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vinden and German finden.