to found
Third Person
founds
Present Participle
founding
Past Tense
founded
Past Participle
founded
1
to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances
transitive
- The university was founded in the early 1900s.
- They found a company specializing in sustainable fashion.
- The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century.
- They found a research institute dedicated to environmental conservation.
Antonyms:
2
to establish or set up the initial structure of something
transitive
- The pioneers found a settlement on the frontier to cultivate new farmland.
- The architect hopes to found a community center in the coming months.
- The settlers founded a small village by the river.
- The company plans to found a new office in the city next year.
- They will found the new school on this plot of land.
Synonyms:
3
to build or establish something based on a specific principle, idea, or belief
transitive
- Their philosophy was founded on the belief that education should be accessible to everyone.
- The school's curriculum is founded on the concept of experiential learning.
- She founded her business on the idea that quality should never be compromised.
- The movement was founded on a desire for social justice and equality.
- The company’s mission was founded on customer satisfaction and trust.