find

• Substantivo que designa algo que foi encontrado ou descoberto, muitas vezes de forma inesperada, como um objeto, um lugar ou uma informação.

A noun referring to something that is discovered or found, often unexpectedly, such as an object, place, or piece of information.

1. DiscoveryB1informal

   Something that is discovered or found, often unexpectedly valuable.

   Descoberta

   • This antique shop has some great finds.
   • The garage sale was full of amazing finds.
   • She shared her latest fashion finds from the market.

   Sinônimosacquisitionbargainbonanzacatchdiscoverygodsendtreasurewindfall

2. Legal discoveryC1formallegal

   The process in a lawsuit where parties exchange information and evidence.

   Divulgação de provas

   • The lawyers completed the discovery phase of the trial.
   • Discovery revealed important documents in the case.
   • Both sides must comply with discovery requests.

3. Archaeological discoveryB2formalscientific

   An object or site discovered through excavation or research.

   Achado arqueológico

   • The archaeologists announced a major find from ancient Rome.
   • This find provides new insights into prehistoric life.
   • The museum displayed the recent archaeological finds.

   Sinônimosartifactdiscoveryrelictrove

   Antônimosloss

• Verbo que indica o ato de descobrir ou localizar algo ou alguém, seja por acaso ou por meio de busca; também pode significar perceber ou considerar algo de determinada maneira.

A verb used to indicate the act of discovering something or someone, either by chance or through searching.

verbo irregular

1. Discover by chanceA1formal

   To discover something or someone unexpectedly or by chance.

   Encontrar por acaso

   • I found my keys under the sofa.
   • She found a wallet on the street.
   • He found an old photo while cleaning the attic.

   Sinônimoschance uponcome acrossdiscoverencounterhappen upon

2. Locate after searchingA1formal

   To locate something after looking for it.

   Encontrar

   • Can you find the map in the drawer?
   • They finally found the missing documents.
   • I can't find my phone anywhere.

   Sinônimoscome acrossdiscoverlocatetrack downturn upunearth

   Antônimoslosemisplacemiss

3. Discover through experienceA2formal

   To experience or discover something through use or observation.

   Considerar

   • I find this book very interesting.
   • She finds it hard to wake up early.
   • He found the job challenging but rewarding.

   Sinônimosdiscoverencounterexperiencelearnnoticeobserveperceive

4. Reach a decisionB2formal

   To decide or judge something, especially in a legal context.

   Decidir

   • The jury found him guilty of the crime.
   • The court found in favor of the plaintiff.
   • Experts found no evidence of wrongdoing.

   Sinônimosadjudgedecidedeclaredeemdetermineholdjudgerule

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