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founded

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

foundedpast participle

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

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

Translations

основанный

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

Музей основан на принципах образования и сохранения.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

foundnoun

Definitions

Board and lodging provided as part of wages or remuneration; maintenance.

The farmhand earned fifteen dollars a week and found.

foundpast participle

Definitions

Having been discovered or located.

The found treasure was more valuable than anyone had imagined.

Having been retrieved or recovered after being lost.

The found keys were a relief to the forgetful owner.

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).

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

start

spot

come upon

come across

stumble on

set up

founder (as verb)