find oneself

Definitions

1. 1

   To learn, or attempt to learn, the essence or nature of one's character and the aims or…

   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.
   • I don't know what was said, my baby / I thought that everything was fine / You say you got to get away, to find yourself
   • All that mattered now was figuring out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. It was time to find herself again. The shelby she'd been without Drew. Strong and confident.
2. 2

   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.
   • When news of his wife’s murder spread around the media, he found himself in front of a press conference explaining his actions.
   • Anne and Henrietta, finding themselves the earliest of the party the next morning, agreed to stroll down to the sea before breakfast.
3. 3

   To be in a particular state of mind.

   • How do you find yourself this morning?
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   1. 4

      To find (something) for oneself.

      • I need to find myself a boat.
   2. 5

      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.

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