find

/faɪnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to discover or come upon something, especially after looking or searching

“I find that reading is a great way to relax.”

2. verb

to come across or encounter something

“She found a new recipe online for baking a cake.”

3. noun

something discovered or encountered

“The find of the day was a beautiful antique vase.”

4. noun

a place where something is found or discovered

“The archaeological site was the find of the expedition.”

5. verb

to obtain or acquire something

“I found a new job through a referral.”

6. verb

to establish or prove the existence of something

“Scientists found evidence of a new species.”

7. verb

to come upon or discover something by accident

“I found a $20 bill on the sidewalk yesterday.”

Synonyms

  • come across
  • discover
  • encounter

Antonyms

  • lose
  • misplace