| 释义 |
find oneself
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | find oneself - accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation; "My son went to Berkeley to find himself"findmaturate, mature, grow - develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" |
Translationsfind oneself
find (oneself)1. To discover and pursue one's true and inherent character, passion, skill, or vocation. I know you're unhappy in your job, so I think you should take some time off to really find yourself. Many students leave college and realize that they still have yet to find themselves.2. To discover, recognize, or realize one's location, thoughts, or sentiments. Lost in a deep reverie, I suddenly found myself in a neighborhood I didn't recognize. I find myself inclined to agree with the professor's assessment.See also: findfind oneself1. Become aware of what one wishes and can best do in life. For example, At last he's found himself-he really loves teaching. The same idea was sometimes put as to find one's feet, transferring a baby's new ability to stand or walk to a person becoming conscious of his or her abilities. [Late 1800s] 2. Discover where one is; also, how one is feeling. For example, He suddenly found himself on the right street, or To my surprise I find myself agreeing with you. [Mid-1400s] See also: findfind oneself
Synonyms for find oneselfverb accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situationSynonymsRelated Words |