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. [Middle English founden, from Old French fonder, from Latin fundāre, from fundus, bottom.] |
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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 the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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v. Past tense and past participle of find. |
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