found

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que foi encontrado, descoberto ou localizado, frequentemente usado em contextos artísticos (como 'objeto encontrado' ou 'imagens encontradas') para indicar itens já existentes usados em um novo sentido.

Adjective describing something that has been discovered or encountered, often used in artistic contexts (e.g., 'found object', 'found footage') to indicate pre-existing items repurposed for new meaning.

1. Discovered or locatedB1formal

   Found by chance or after looking for it.

   Encontrado

   • The lost keys were found under the sofa.
   • She was found safe and sound after the storm.
   • The treasure was found buried in the garden.
   • His wallet was found by a kind stranger.

   Sinônimoscome upondiscoveredlocatedrecovered

   Antônimoslostmisplacedmissing

• Substantivo que designa alimentação e moradia fornecidas como parte do pagamento ou pacote de compensação, além do salário em dinheiro.

A noun referring to food and lodging that are provided as part of a payment or compensation package, in addition to monetary wages.

incontável

1. Food and lodgingB2formalbritish

   Meals and accommodation provided as part of a job or arrangement, often in addition to a salary.

   Alimentação e moradia

   • The job offers a salary plus free board and found.
   • The farm workers received their wages and found.
   • The contract includes found for the duration of the project.

   Sinônimosboardkeepmaintenancesubsistence

• 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

Variantes phrasalfind out

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de instituir, criar ou estabelecer a base de uma instituição, organização ou povoação.

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing, creating, or laying the foundation of an institution, organization, or settlement.

1. Establish or createB2formal

   To set up or establish an institution, organization, or city.

   Fundar

   • The university was founded in 1850.
   • They founded a new company to develop renewable energy.
   • The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century.

   Sinônimosbuildconstitutecreateestablishinaugurateinitiateinstituteorganizeoriginateset upstart

   Antônimosabolishdemolishdestroydisbanddissolveterminate

2. Base or groundB2formal

   To base something on a particular idea, principle, or fact.

   Fundamentar

   • His argument is founded on solid evidence.
   • The theory is founded on years of research.
   • Their relationship is founded on mutual respect.

   Sinônimosbasebuildestablishgroundpredicaterestroot