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finds oneself

finds oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of find oneself.

Meaning of find oneself

Verb

find oneself (third-person singular simple present finds oneself, present participle finding oneself, simple past and past participle found oneself)

  1. (idiomatic) To learn, or attempt to learn, the essence or nature of one's character and the aims or desires one pursues in life.
    • When he was in his early twenties, he backpacked around Europe to find himself.
  2. (idiomatic) To unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something.
    • As you enter the cafe, you find yourself wondering why they decided to paint the entire room blue.
  3. (idiomatic) To be in a particular state of mind.
    • How do you find yourself this morning?
  4. (literally) To find (something) for oneself.
    • I need to find myself a boat.
  5. (literally) To discover oneself to be in a particular place.
    • I got drunk and woke to find myself in the neighbour’s garden the next morning.

Questions about finds oneself

What is finds oneself the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Finds oneself is the third-person singular simple present indicative of find oneself.

Words near finds oneself in the dictionary

  1. finds one's legs
  2. finds one's place
  3. finds one's tongue
  4. finds one's voice
  5. finds one's way
  6. finds oneself
  7. finds out
  8. finds religion
  9. finds the gap
  10. finds the gaps
  11. finds the net

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