— findable , adj.
/fuynd/ , v. , found, finding , n.
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.
15. find fault . See fault (def. 12).
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.