01 v. t. To meet with, or light upon, accidentally; to gain the first sight or knowledge of, as of something new, or unknown; hence, to fall in with…
imp. & p. p.
Found; p. pr. & vb. n.
Finding
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1.
To meet with, or light upon, accidentally; to gain the first sight or knowledge of, as of something new, or unknown; hence, to fall in with, as a person.“Searching the window for a flint, I found This paper, thus sealed up.” — Shak.“In woods and forests thou art found.” — Cowley.
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2.
To learn by experience or trial; to perceive; to experience; to discover by the intellect or the feelings; to detect; to feel.“The torrid zone is now found habitable.” — Cowley.
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3.
To come upon by seeking; as, to find something lost.“Seek, and ye shall find.” — Matt. vii. 7.“Every mountain now hath found a tongue.” — Byron.
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4.
To provide for; to supply; to furnish; as, to find food for workemen; he finds his nephew in money.“Wages £14 and all found.” — London Times.“Nothing a day and find yourself.” — Dickens.
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5.
To arrive at, as a conclusion; to determine as true; to establish; as, to find a verdict; to find a true bill (of indictment) against an accused person.“To find his title with some shows of truth.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
To find out —
to detect (a thief); to discover (a secret) -- to solve or unriddle (a parable or enigma); to understand.
To find fault with —
to blame; to censure.
To find one's self —
to be; to fare; -- often used in speaking of health; as, how do you find yourself this morning?