Meaning of the word found in English

What does found mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

found

US /faʊnd/

UK /faʊnd/

establish or originate (an institution or organization), especially by providing an endowment or funds

Example:

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The university was founded in 1880.

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He founded a new company last year.

Synonym:

establish set up start create institute

past tense and past participle of find

Example:

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I found my lost keys under the couch.

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She found a new job quickly.

Synonym:

discovered located uncovered detected encountered

Related Word:

lost-and-found lost and found