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founded

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

Translations

foundedpast participle

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “found”.

основанный

The museum is founded on the principles of education and preservation.

Музей основан на принципах образования и сохранения.

Synonyms

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).

Synonyms

start

spot

come upon

come across

stumble on

set up

founder (as verb)

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.