found

[faʊnd]

found Definition

• 1. establish or originate (an institution or organization)
• 2. discover unexpectedly or during a search
• 3. melt and mould (metal)

Using found: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "found" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The university was founded in 1872.

• Example

  I found my old watch while cleaning the house.

• Example

  The metal is melted and then poured into molds to be found.

found Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for found

• establish
• create
• start
• begin
• set up

Antonyms for found

• dismantle
• abolish
• destroy

Phrases with found

• founding father

  a person who establishes an important institution or organization

  Example

  George Washington is considered one of the founding fathers of the United States.

• found object

  an object that has been discovered by chance, rather than being created intentionally

  Example

  The artist used found objects like driftwood and old car parts to create his sculptures.

• well-founded

  based on good reasons, evidence, or information

  Example

  Her concerns about the project were well-founded, as it turned out to be a failure.

Origins of found

from Old French 'fonder', from Latin 'fundare', meaning 'to lay the base of'

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Summary: found in Brief

The verb 'found' [faʊnd] means to establish or originate an institution or organization, discover something unexpectedly, or melt and mold metal. Examples include 'The university was founded in 1872.' and 'I found my old watch while cleaning the house.' 'Found' can also be used in phrases like 'founding father' and 'well-founded,' which means based on good reasons or evidence.