found — to establish or create (an organization, institution, etc.)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to establish or create (an organization, institution, etc.)
Pronunciation (IPA): /faʊnd/
Example Sentences
- Mark Zuckerberg found Facebook in his college dorm, proving you don't need a fancy office to found a billion-dollar company.
- The detective found the missing cat found hiding in the refrigerator - talk about keeping cool under pressure!
- The university was founded in 1886 and has been educating students for over a century.
found
VERB[/faʊnd/]
to establish or create (an organization, institution, etc.)
In 1636, Harvard was founded as a small college with just a few students and one wooden building.
She found her dream on solid ground with every sound!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'fundare' (to lay a foundation), the word evolved to mean establishing something on a firm base or foundation. The sense expanded from physical foundation-laying to the abstract notion of initiating or establishing institutions, organizations, or principles.
Breakdown
Latin 'fundare' (to lay a foundation, to base) → English 'found' (to establish or create). The root 'fund-' relates to 'fundus' (bottom, base), conveying the fundamental notion of setting something firmly in place.
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📝Examples
“Mark Zuckerberg found Facebook in his college dorm, proving you don't need a fancy office to found a billion-dollar company.”
“The detective found the missing cat found hiding in the refrigerator - talk about keeping cool under pressure!”
“The university was founded in 1886 and has been educating students for over a century.”
“Her argument was found to be based on unreliable sources.”
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