FIND - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Example: We find this idea in Plato; I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here; She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost

Example: Did you find your glasses?; I cannot find my gloves!

Categories: Get, Acquire

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds

Example: I feel that he doesn't like me; I find him to be obnoxious; I found the movie rather entertaining

Categories: Reason, Reason out, Conclude

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

obtain through effort or management

Example: She found the time and energy to take care of her aging parents; We found the money to send our sons to college

Categories: Get, Acquire

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place

Example: I found myself in a difficult situation; When he woke up, he found himself in a hospital room

Categories: Perceive, Comprehend

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

succeed in reaching; arrive at

Example: The arrow found its mark

Categories: Reach, Make, Attain, Hit, Arrive at, Gain