find
Meaning: To discover by searching or by chance; to consider or regard
'Find' means to discover something ('find your keys'), to learn through experience ('find it difficult'), or to reach a conclusion ('find someone guilty'). It is irregular: find - found - found. Common phrases include 'find out' (discover information), 'find oneself' (be in a situation), and 'find fault with'.
Examples
- I cannot find my glasses anywhere. 我到处都找不到我的眼镜。No puedo encontrar mis gafas por ningún lado.どこを探しても眼鏡が見つからない。안경을 어디서도 찾을 수가 없다.
- Do you find this book interesting? 你觉得这本书有趣吗?¿Te parece interesante este libro?この本は面白いと思いますか?이 책이 재미있다고 생각하세요?
- We need to find out what happened. 我们需要弄清楚发生了什么。Necesitamos averiguar qué pasó.何が起こったのか調べる必要がある。무슨 일이 있었는지 알아봐야 합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'findan', from Proto-Germanic *finþaną, originally meaning 'to come upon' or 'to discover'. Cognate with German 'finden' and Dutch 'vinden'. Possibly related to Latin 'petere' (to seek).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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