Pronunciation

/fɪnd/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To discover or locate something or someone after searching or making an effort. It can also refer to establishing contact with or perceiving something mentally or emotionally.

  • Example Sentence: “I finally found my keys under the sofa.”
  • Phrases:
    • “Find out”: Discover information through research or inquiry. Example: “We need to find out the truth about what happened.”
    • “Find oneself”: Become aware of one’s own character, feelings, or position in life. Example: “After traveling the world, he finally found himself.”
    • “Find fault”: Criticize or point out mistakes. Example: “She’s always finding fault with my work.”

• Noun: (n) The act of discovering or locating something, often used in the context of a successful search.

  • Example Sentence: “The discovery was a remarkable find.”
  • Phrases:
    • “Treasure find”: A valuable object or artefact discovered unexpectedly.
    • “Rare find”: Something unusual or difficult to come by that has been located or identified.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I’ll help you find your missing book.”
• Noun: “Her antique store is full of interesting finds from around the world.”

Synonyms

• Discover
• Locate
• Uncover
• Detect
• Spot
• Identify
• Retrieve
• Come across
• Happen upon

For the noun sense of ‘find’:

• Discovery
• Finding
• Unearthing
• Revelation

For the verb sense of ‘find’:

• Determine
• Seek out
• Trace
• Pinpoint
• Encounter
• Stumble upon