looking for vs finding

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Tan Elaine

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If I have lost my watch, which of the following sentences should I use?

I am looking for my watch.

I am finding my watch.

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If I have lost my watch, which of the following sentences should I use?

I am looking for my watch.

I am finding my watch.

Thanks.

Have you double checked the definition of "to find" in the dictionary?
 

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If I have lost my watch, which of the following sentences should I use?

I am looking for my watch.

I am finding my watch.

Thanks.

Use "I am looking for". You could also say "I am trying to find my watch".
 
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