ALL meanings of find oneself
find one·self
F f - verb with object find oneself to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street. 1
- verb with object find oneself to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort: to find an apartment; to find happiness. 1
- verb with object find oneself to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced): I can't find my blue socks. 1
- verb with object find oneself to discover or perceive after consideration: to find something to be true. 1
- verb with object find oneself to gain or regain the use of: His anger finally helped him find his tongue. 1
- verb with object find oneself to ascertain by study or calculation: to find the sum of several numbers. 1
- verb with object find oneself to feel or perceive: He finds it so. 1
- verb with object find oneself to become aware of, or discover (oneself), as being in a condition or location: After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home. 1
- verb with object find oneself to discover: Columbus found America in 1492. 1
- verb with object find oneself Law. to determine after judicial inquiry: to find a person guilty. to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment). 1
- verb with object find oneself to provide or furnish: Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip. 1
- verb with object find oneself South Midland and Southern U.S. (of farm animals) to give birth to: The brown cow found a calf yesterday. 1
- verb without object find oneself to determine an issue after judicial inquiry: The jury found for the plaintiff. 1
- verb without object find oneself British Hunting. to come upon game. 1
- noun find oneself an act of finding or discovering. 1
- noun find oneself something found; a discovery, especially a valuable or gratifying one: Our cook was a find. 1
- noun find oneself Hunting. a discovery of game, especially foxes. 1
- idioms find oneself find fault. fault (def 16). 1
- idioms find oneself find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them: After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive. 1
- noun find oneself to realize and accept one's real character; discover one's true vocation 0
- noun find oneself to learn what one's real talents and inclinations are, and begin to apply them 0
- noun find oneself to become aware of being 0