find

trovare

Scoprire qualcosa o individuare dove si trova, soprattutto dopo averlo cercato.

In inglese semplice: To discover something or see where it is, especially after looking for it.

• I cannot find my keys.
• She found a quiet place to read.
• Have you found the missing book?

Sinonimi: locate, discover

Contrari: lose

Espressioni comuni: find something, find a job, find your keys

trovare, considerare

Ritenere che qualcuno o qualcosa abbia una certa qualità, di solito per esperienza personale.

In inglese semplice: To think that someone or something has a particular quality, usually after experiencing them.

• I find this book interesting.
• She found the journey tiring.
• Do you find it difficult to sleep here?

Come si usa: find someone/something + adjective (I find this chair uncomfortable.); find it + adjective + to do something (She finds it hard to say no.); find that… (I find that the evenings here are peaceful.)

Sinonimi: consider, think, regard

Espressioni comuni: find something difficult, find someone helpful, find it strange

trovare, procurare

Trovare qualcosa che un’altra persona desidera o di cui ha bisogno.

In inglese semplice: To locate something that another person needs or wants.

• I will find you a seat.
• She found her brother a job.
• Can you find a room for us?

Come si usa: find someone something (We found her a comfortable chair.); find something for someone (He found a flat for his sister.)

Sinonimi: locate, get

Espressioni comuni: find someone work, find someone accommodation, find something for someone

scoprire, rilevare

Scoprire qualcosa attraverso ricerche accurate, prove o esperimenti.

In inglese semplice: To learn something through careful study, tests, or experiments.

• Scientists found a new kind of fish.
• The study found that sleep improves memory.
• No harmful chemicals were found in the water.

Come si usa: find that… (Researchers found that the plants needed less water.); be found to + verb (The treatment was found to reduce pain.)

Sinonimi: discover, establish, determine

Espressioni comuni: find a link, find evidence, find a cause

trovare difetti, rilevare

Notare e segnalare difetti in una persona o nel suo lavoro.

In inglese semplice: To notice and point out something wrong with a person or their work.

• He always finds fault with my cooking.
• They found several faults in the design.
• Can you find anything wrong with this answer?

Come si usa: find fault with someone/something (She finds fault with every plan we suggest.)

Sinonimi: point out, identify

Espressioni comuni: find fault with, find faults, find something wrong

giudicare, pronunciarsi

Prendere una decisione ufficiale in una causa dopo aver esaminato le prove.

In inglese semplice: To officially decide something in a court case after considering the evidence.

• The jury found her guilty.
• The judge found for the tenant.
• Will the court find against the employer?

Come si usa: find for/against someone (The court found against the company.); find someone guilty/not guilty (The jury found him not guilty.)

Sinonimi: rule, decide

Espressioni comuni: find someone guilty, find for someone, find against someone

ritrovamento, scoperta

Qualcosa di prezioso o utile che si trova, spesso per caso.

In inglese semplice: Something valuable or useful that someone discovers, often by chance.

• This cheap desk was a great find.
• Their latest find was an ancient gold ring.
• The museum displayed several important finds.

Sinonimi: discovery

Espressioni comuni: a lucky find, a rare find, an exciting find