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founded

UK
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
US
/ˈfaʊndɪd/

Translations

foundedpast participle
UK
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
US
/ˈfaʊndɪd/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “found”.
The newly founded organization quickly gained popularity in the community.
La nouvelle organisation fondée a rapidement gagné en popularité dans la communauté.
fondéS’emploie surtout dans la tournure « fondé sur / dans / en ».
His argument was founded on questionable assumptions.
Son argument était fondé sur des hypothèses discutables.
Synonyms
established
created
instituted
formed
originated
launched
initiated
constituted
built
organized
planted
foundverb

founded

Past Simple

founded
Past Simple
founded
Past Participle
founding
Gerund
Base form meaning ‘to establish or originate’ (e.g., to found a company).
She plans to found a charity to support local artists.
Elle prévoit de fonder une association caritative pour soutenir les artistes locaux.
fonderAu sens de baser, appuyer sur un principe, une preuve ou un fondement.
They found their conclusions on extensive research.
Ils fondent leurs conclusions sur des recherches approfondies.
Synonyms
establish
set up
create
launch
institute
originate
initiate
organize
constitute
founder (as verb)
start
open
form
build
commission
discover
find
locate
detect
unearth
identify
spot
come upon
come across
stumble on
pinpoint

Definitions

foundedpast participle
Established or set up on a firm or permanent basis.
The newly founded organization quickly gained popularity in the community.
Having a specified basis; grounded (usually followed by on, upon, or in).
His argument was founded on questionable assumptions.
foundverb
To establish or originate (an institution, organisation, city, etc.); set up on a permanent basis.
She plans to found a charity to support local artists.
To base or ground (something) upon something else.
They found their conclusions on extensive research.
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