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—findable, adj.v.t.1. to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street.2. to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort: to find an apartment; to find happiness.3. to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced): I can't find my blue socks.4. to discover or perceive after consideration: to find something to be true.5. to gain or regain the use of: His anger finally helped him find his tongue.6. to ascertain by study or calculation: to find the sum of several numbers.7. to feel or perceive: He finds it so.8. to become aware of, or discover (oneself), as being in a condition or location: After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home.9. to discover: Columbus found America in 1492.10. Law.a. to determine after judicial inquiry: to find a person guilty.b. to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment).11. to provide or furnish: Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip.12. South Midland and Southern U.S. (of farm animals) to give birth to: The brown cow found a calf yesterday.v.i.13. to determine an issue after judicial inquiry: The jury found for the plaintiff.14. Hunting Brit. to come upon game.16. find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them: After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive.17. find out,a. to discover or confirm the truth of (something).b. to detect or expose, as a crime or offense.c. to uncover the true nature, identity, or intentions of (someone): They found him out before he could launch the rebellion.n.18. an act of finding or discovering.19. something found; a discovery, esp. a valuable or gratifying one: Our cook was a find.20. Hunting. a discovery of game, esp. foxes.[bef. 900; ME finden, OE findan; c. G finden, D vinden, ON finna, Goth finthan]Syn. 2. achieve, win, earn, acquire.
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Universalium. 2010.
