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verb

1. Discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly.

2. (of a search) discover or perceive someone or something after a deliberate or thorough search.

3. Regain possession of something lost or misplaced.

4. Discover (someone or something) after a deliberate or thorough search.

5. (of a thing) be discovered or perceived to be present.

6. Discern or perceive (something concealed or disguised).

7. Obtain or secure access to or communication with.

8. Ascertain by study, calculation, or inquiry.

9. Acquire knowledge of or skill in (a subject) through study, experience, or being taught.

10. Decide on and choose (a course of action) after consideration.

11. Discover one's talent or potential in (a particular sphere or activity).

12. Discover or feel (something) to be present or available.

13. Prove to be.

14. Retrieve information or data from (a computer).

15. Match or agree with (a given condition or description).

Examples:

1. I managed to find my lost keys in the coat pocket.

2. They diligently searched the room to find the hidden treasure.

3. She was relieved to find her missing necklace in the jewelry box.

4. After hours of searching, we finally found the right address.

5. The police dog helped find the suspect hiding in the bushes.

6. It took me a while to find the real meaning behind his words.

7. He used his connections to find a job in the marketing industry.

8. Scientist strive to find a cure for cancer through extensive research.

9. She found great joy in learning to play the piano.

10. After careful consideration, he found the perfect solution to the problem.

11. Jennifer recently found her passion for painting, and her artwork is incredible.

12. I find it hard to believe that he would lie to us.

13. The investigation found him guilty of committing the crime.

14. He tried to find the lost file on his computer, but it seems to be permanently deleted.

15. The suspect's fingerprints were found to match those at the crime scene.

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