LEARNit Dictionary

find

verb
A1
OPAL
1
A1
to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance
یافتن, پیدا کردن, کشف کردن
2
A1
to get back something/somebody that was lost after searching for it/them
یافتن, پیدا کردن, جستن
I can't find my keys.
I thought I'd lost my wallet but I found it under my desk.
I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found.
Can you find my bag for me?
Can you find me my bag?
The child was eventually found safe and well.
3
A1
to discover something/somebody by searching, studying or thinking carefully
یافتن, پیدا کردن, دریافتن, کشف کردن
They found no evidence to support this claim.
We found a way out.
I managed to find a solution to the problem.
Our website is the place to find answers to all your questions.
He's struggling to find work.
Scientists are still trying to find a cure for cancer.
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject.
Have they found anyone to replace her yet?
It's hard to find a babysitter.
I'll find that information for you.
I'll find you that information.
His father found him a job.
4
A2
to discover that something is true after you have tried it, tested it or experienced it
یافتن, پی بردن, کشف کردن, دریافتن
I find (that) it pays to be honest.
A study found that green tea could be beneficial.
You'll find your opinions change as you get older.
We found the beds very comfortable.
They found him a plausible witness.
They found him to be charming.
Researchers found this to be the most effective method.
Her blood was found to contain poison.
If you are found to have lied, you can be charged.
It was found that her blood contained poison.
5
A2
to have a particular feeling or opinion about something
احساس کردن, گمان کردن, پنداشتن, بر این باور بودن
You may find it hard to accept your illness.
You may find your illness hard to accept.
Do women find it more difficult to ask for a rise?
I found the book very interesting.
She finds it a strain to meet new people.
She finds meeting new people a strain.
6
B1
used to say that something exists, grows, etc. somewhere
یافتن
These flowers are found only in Africa.
Further details can be found on our website.
You'll find this style of architecture all over the town.
Find us at www.oup.com.
7
B1
to discover somebody/something/yourself doing something or in a particular situation, especially when this is unexpected
یافتن, پیدا کردن
She woke up and found herself in a hospital bed.
I found the house in a mess.
We came home and found him asleep on the sofa.
I found myself forced to act.
He looked up to find her watching him.
I suddenly found myself running down the street.
She was surprised to find that everyone had left.
8
to have something available so that you can use it
یافتن, پیدا کردن, بدست آوردن
I keep meaning to write, but never seem to find (the) time.
How are we going to find £10  000 for a car?
9
to show a quality in yourself, usually with an effort
نمایان کردن, آشکار نمودن
I found the courage to speak.
10
to arrive at something naturally; to reach something/somebody
یافتن, پیدا کردن
Water will always find its own level.
Most of the money finds its way to the people who need it.
The criticism found its mark .
I hope this letter finds you in good health.
11
to make a particular decision in a court case
حکم دادن, حکم کردن
The jury found him guilty.
How do you find the accused?
The court found in her favour.
noun
1
a thing or person that has been found, especially one that is interesting, valuable or useful; the act of finding a thing or person like this
یافته, کشف