verb trans
to come upon or encounter (something or somebody), esp accidentally
to experience or be aware of (something)
We returned to find the windows broken
to know, discover, or recognize (something) to be present in something or native to an area
Iodine is found in seaweed
to meet with (a specified reception)
He was sure of finding a welcome there
Fortunately the idea found favour
to seek or provide (a resource such as money or time) for a purpose
to discover or obtain (something) by effort or experiment
He finally found the courage to speak
to seek or experience (a feeling such as comfort)
to gain or regain the use or power of (e.g. one's voice, tongue, wits) after a surprise, etc
to attain or reach (a level, etc)
to perceive (oneself) to be in a specified place or condition
He found himself in a dilemma
to discover (a person or thing) to have a specified quality, attribute, etc
I found her sympathetic
I don't find that funny
to discover (a fact)
I found that people stopped noticing
said of a jury: to pronounce (a defendant) guilty or innocent after deliberation
(+ for/against) to determine a case judicially by a verdict
find for the defendant
dated said of wages: with bed and board provided free
(often + with) to criticize unfavourably
always finding fault with her son
to be hard-hearted enough (to do something hurtful)
to gain confidence with experience
to get to a destination without help or direction
find one's way to the lecture room
The donations found their way into private pockets