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• look what i've found!
• we've found a great new restaurant near the office.
• a whale was found washed up on the shore.
• can you find my bag for me?

find

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 whale was found washed up on the shore.
2. to get back something/somebody that was lost after searching for it/them
• Can you find my bag for me?
• Can you find me my bag?
• I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found.
• The child was found safe and well.
3. to discover something/somebody by searching, studying or thinking carefully
• scientists trying to find a cure for cancer
• I managed to find a solution to the problem.
• I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject.
• Have they found anyone to replace her yet?
• Can you find a hotel for me?
• Can you find me a hotel?
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.
• The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year.
• We found the beds very comfortable.
• They found him to be charming.
• Her blood was found to contain poison.
• It was found that her blood contained poison.
5. to have a particular feeling or opinion about something
• You may find your illness hard to accept.
• You may find it hard to accept your illness.
• I find it amazing that they're still together.
• She finds it a strain to meet new people.
• He seemed to regard the whole thing as a joke.
• I wouldn’t call German an easy language.
• You may find your illness hard to accept.
• Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident?
• He considers himself an expert.
• They are considered a high-risk group.
• Try to see things from her point of view.
• How do you view your position within the company?
6. 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 £5 000 for a car?
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.
• We came home and found him asleep on the sofa.
• I suddenly found myself running down the street.
• I was disappointed to find that they had left already.
8. to arrive at something naturally; to reach something
• 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).
9. used to say that something exists, grows, etc. somewhere
• These flowers are found only in Africa.
• You'll find this style of architecture all over the town.
10. 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.
11. with free food and accommodation in addition to your wages
12. to look for and discover mistakes in somebody/something; to complain about somebody/something
13. to become able to act independently and with confidence
• I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my feet.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. to be able to speak or express your opinion
17. to discover the right route (to a place)
• I hope you can find your way home.
18. to come to a place or a situation by chance or without intending to
• He eventually found his way into acting.
19. to make yourself familiar with your surroundings in order to find out where you are or to feel comfortable in a place
• He paused at the top of the hill, trying to get his bearings.
20. impossible for anyone to find or see
• 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

Extra Examples

• A man out walking his dog found the body in a ditch.
• Can you find a use for this old table?
• Considerable variation was found in the terms offered by different banks.
• Have they found anyone to replace her?
• He went through the drawers but found nothing.
• I can’t find my keys.
• I didn’t expect to come home and find him gone.
• I find it amazing that they’re still together.
• I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found.
• I’m having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject.
• It was found that her blood contained poison.
• Look what I’ve found!
• Police are confident of finding the killers.
• Scientists are still trying to find a cure for cancer.
• Scientists have found fresh evidence to suggest that a huge explosion led to the death of the dinosaurs.
• She had to find a valid excuse for leaving the room.
• The child was eventually found safe and well.
• The search party found no trace of the missing climbers.
• We need to find a useful role for the volunteers in the campaign.
• We’ll have to find an alternative.
• We’ve found a great new restaurant near the office.
• You’ll find this style of architecture all over the town.

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they find
• he / she / it finds
• past simple found
• past participle found
• -ing form finding

Word Origin

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