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discover locate uncover detect identify pinpoint unearth expose reveal unearth notice observe perceive discern recognize realize learn come across stumble upon chance upon happen upon encounter meet espy spy spot find out track down hunt down search out ferret out dig up turn up uncover bring to light

According to Merriam-Webster, "find" means to discover or learn something by searching or trying, or to come upon something by chance.

The Oxford Dictionary defines "find" as to discover or perceive something, especially by careful search or investigation.
Cambridge Dictionary states that "find" means to discover or get something, often by looking or searching carefully.

I will find my phone as soon as I get home and check all the rooms.
The hikers found a beautiful waterfall deep in the forest.
She found the perfect dress for the wedding after trying on many different ones.
The scientist spent years trying to find a cure for the disease.
The police are working to find the missing person and bring them home safely.

lose misplace mislay overlook neglect disregard ignore fail to notice fail to see miss overlook pass over disregard conceal hide cover up suppress withhold deny refuse reject dismiss