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Find oneself

//ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf// verb

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  1. 1
    To learn, or attempt to learn, what kind of person one is and what one wants in life. idiomatic

    "When he was in his early twenties, he backpacked around Europe to find himself."

  2. 2
    accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation wordnet
  3. 3
    To unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something. idiomatic

    "As you enter the cafe, you find yourself wondering why they decided to paint the entire room blue."

  4. 4
    To be in a particular state of mind. idiomatic

    "How do you find yourself this morning?"

  5. 5
    To find (something) for oneself. literally

    "I need to find myself a boat."

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  1. 6
    To discover oneself to be in a particular place. literally

    "I got drunk and woke to find myself in the neighbour’s garden the next morning."

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