English Explanatory Dictionary

find oneself

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To learn, or attempt to learn, the essence or nature of one's character and the aims or desires one pursues in life.
  2. To unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something.
  3. To be in a particular state of mind.
  4. To find (something) for oneself.
  5. To discover oneself to be in a particular place.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf/ en-au-find oneself.ogg

Word forms

find oneself finds oneself finding oneself found oneself
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