Synonyms for

Find

Verb / faɪnd / Another word for find — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To discover or locate something or someone that was previously unknown or lost.

Synonyms & similar words

bump incur happen detect uncovering recover discover observe comeup rule encounter findoneself lose ascertain determine lineup witness discovery feel see gethold get regain retrieve breakthrough discover unearth spot locate detect identify uncover reveal encounter sight

Synonyms by register

Formal

discover locate ascertain determine

Informal

spot dig up stumble upon come across

Literary

unearth procure detect

Antonyms

lose misplace forfeit surrender relinquish give up

Common collocations

  • find out
  • find a way
  • find fault
  • find pleasure
  • find time
  • find support
  • find evidence

Word family

noun finding
verb find
adjective findable

Usage note

The phrasal verb 'find out' is very common and means to discover information. Avoid using 'find' when you mean 'to judge' or 'to decide', for which 'find' is a formal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I need to find my missing sock.
  2. She's trying to find a new job.
  3. I can't wait to find out what my surprise gift is.
  4. I hope we find a good place to eat for dinner.
  5. Can you help me find my phone?

Quotes

  • Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results. -Willie Nelson
  • You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down. -Charlie Chaplin
  • We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. -George Bernard Shaw

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