find (EN)

verb, noun

verb “find”

1. to come across something unexpectedly
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   While cleaning the attic, I found an old family photo album.
2. to locate something that was being searched for
   After searching all morning, I finally found my glasses in the refrigerator.
3. to locate something for someone else
   My friend found me a mechanic who could fix my car at a reasonable price.
4. to learn something through study or experimentation
   Through experimentation, scientists found that the substance changes color under UV light.
5. to obtain what one desires or strives for
   After months of hard work, she finally found the success she had been seeking.
6. to acquire, to have
   It seems he finally found a girlfriend.
7. to identify mistakes or problems in something
   My teacher found several errors in my essay that I need to correct.
8. to form an opinion or judgment about something
   After much consideration, the jury found the defendant guilty.
9. in ball sports, to successfully pass or shoot the ball to a teammate or into a goal
   The quarterback found the receiver in the end zone for a touchdown.

noun “find”

1. an object that has been discovered, often of value, or a person who has shown talent
   The metal detectorist was thrilled with his latest find: a Roman coin.