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ˈfau̇nd. Synonyms of found. past tense and past participle of find. found. 2 of 5. adjective. 1. : having all usual, standard, or reasonably expected equipment. the boat comes fully found, ready to go Holiday. 2. : presented as or incorporated into an artistic work essentially as found.
Synonyms for FOUNDS: establishes, initiates, introduces, launches, creates, institutes, pioneers, inaugurates; Antonyms of FOUNDS: closes (down), abolishes, shuts (up), ends, annihilates, annuls, stops, nullifies.
past tense, past participle of find. Definition of found verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
found. found something to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money synonym establish to found a museum/company Her family founded the college in 1895. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
verb (used with object) to set up or establish on a firm basis or for enduring existence: to found a new publishing company. Synonyms: originate, institute, inaugurate, organize. to lay the lowest part of (a structure) on a firm base or ground: a house founded on solid rock.
to bring something into existence: Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England. She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to create and operate a business, organization, etc.
tr.v. found·ed, found·ing, founds. 1. To establish or set up, especially with provision for continuing existence: The college was founded in 1872. See Synonyms at establish. 2. To establish the foundation or basis of; base: found a theory on firm evidence.
verb. use as a basis for; found on. synonyms: base, establish, ground. see more. adjective. come upon unexpectedly or after searching. “ found art” “the lost-and- found department” synonyms: recovered. found after being lost. saved. rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin. see more. noun.
Found is the past tense and past participle of find. When an institution, company, or organization is founded by someone or by a group of people, they get it started, often by providing the necessary money. He founded the Centre for Journalism Studies at University College Cardiff. [VERB noun]
found (third-person singular simple present founds, present participle founding, simple past and past participle founded) To start (an institution or organization).