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I. found1 (found)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. 2. To establish the foundation or basis of; base: found a theory on firm evidence. [Middle English founden, from Old French fonder, from Latin fundāre, from fundus, bottom.] Synonyms: found1, create, establish, institute, organize These verbs mean to bring something into existence and set it in operation: founded a colony; created a trust fund; establishing a business; instituted an annual benefit concert; organizing a field trip. II. found2 (found)tr.v. found·ed, found·ing, founds 1. To melt (metal) and pour into a mold. 2. To make (objects) by pouring molten material into a mold. [Middle English founden, from Old French fondre, from Latin fundere. See gheu- in Indo-European Roots.] III. found3 (found)v. Past tense and past participle of find.
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