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Hope to find one well? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

dowse

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This clue could be a double definition.

'hope' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'one well?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't see how one could define the other.

'to find' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dowse that I've seen before include "Search for underground water using rod" , "twitch" , "Detect underground water" , "Use rods to find water" , "Prospect for water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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