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Definition

to find: to discover, to encounter, to locate, to situate verb
Where can I find a post office? Where is the post office?
I found that restaurant expensive. I think that restaurant was expensive.

This is an irregular verb:
I find / I found / I have found
to find that: to think, to see that, to conclude, to understand that verb
If you take a look at the report, you will find that our sales have been increasing for the past six months.

Examples

  • "Brian : Bruno, sir, if you want me to help you find the perfect date, you should start by telling me what you're looking for in a lover."
  • "Bruno : Some of our human employees are finding it hard to adapt to these changes, but they understand that our animal friends are welcome."
  • "I think you'll find all of my paperwork is in order."
  • "I will not be giving the tour to Mr. Warbuckle personally (I find him to be retrograde)."
  • "It is time for you to find the tree of mystery."
  • "Bruno found this person in Tabitha Cashman, a venture capitalist and senior partner working for the large investment firm Cashman, Billfold & Green."
  • "Have you found anything funny yet?"
  • "I'm sure you'll find the job as gratifying as I found picking up your soiled tissues and discarded chocolate wrappers for the past decade as your special assistant."
  • "Passengers are advised to find another means of transport."
  • "Honestly Mr. Capone, now we have to find a new accountant!"
  • "I've found your new companion - it's a horse!"
  • "I hope you don't find this question terribly impolite."
  • "We found a man who fits this description."
  • "Why didn't Bruno ask us to find a flower?"
  • "Let's get to the hotel and then find a nice restaurant."
  • "Looks like I'll need to find a new lawyer too!"
  • "Oddly, a pair of men's pants were found outside the bar."
  • "When you are ready, the tree will find you."
  • "I can't find the hotel on the map!"

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