Find for
verb phrase
To decide or rule in favor of someone in a legal case.
The jury found for the defendant, clearing him of all charges.
Often appears as...
- jury finds for
- court finds for
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb phrase
To locate something suitable or appropriate for someone.
I'll find a nice gift for her birthday.
Often appears as...
- find something for
- find gifts for
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Colloquial
verb phrase
To discover, perceive or reveal something for someone.
I found some interesting facts for our school project.
Often appears as...
- find facts for
- find evidence for
Usage tips
Academic
verb phrase
To decide or rule in favor of someone in a legal case.
The jury found for the defendant, clearing him of all charges.
Often appears as...
- jury finds for
- court finds for
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb phrase
To locate something suitable or appropriate for someone.
I'll find a nice gift for her birthday.
Often appears as...
- find something for
- find gifts for
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To discover, perceive or reveal something for someone.
I found some interesting facts for our school project.
Often appears as...
- find facts for
- find evidence for
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Outcomes
Used to state verdicts in court; signifies winning a case.
The judge found for the plaintiff, awarding damages.
Pro Tip 2/3Courtroom Language
Primarily observed in legal contexts to communicate judgments.
After lengthy deliberation, the jury found for the claimant.
Pro Tip 3/3Favorable Decisions
Implies a decision was made that benefits one party.
Despite the evidence, the jury still found for the accused.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Outcomes
Used to state verdicts in court; signifies winning a case.
The judge found for the plaintiff, awarding damages.
Pro Tip 2/3Courtroom Language
Primarily observed in legal contexts to communicate judgments.
After lengthy deliberation, the jury found for the claimant.
Pro Tip 3/3Favorable Decisions
Implies a decision was made that benefits one party.
Despite the evidence, the jury still found for the accused.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Outcomes
Used to state verdicts in court; signifies winning a case.
The judge found for the plaintiff, awarding damages.
Pro Tip 2/3Courtroom Language
Primarily observed in legal contexts to communicate judgments.
After lengthy deliberation, the jury found for the claimant.
Pro Tip 3/3Favorable Decisions
Implies a decision was made that benefits one party.
Despite the evidence, the jury still found for the accused.
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