found

/fˈa‍ʊnd/

/ˈfaʊnd/

to found

MAIN VERB

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

synonyms : establish

antonyms : abolish

set up or lay the groundwork for

synonyms : constitute

use as a basis for; found on

synonyms : base

Found

food and lodging provided in addition to money

found

come upon unexpectedly or after searching

antonyms : lost

Examples

1. As a founding member of the team, he was on the ground floor of creating a revolutionary product that changed the industry.

2. Despite his optimistic outlook, the entrepreneur lost his shirt when the startup he founded failed to attract enough customers

3. Samuel Chase's uncle founded the college.

4. During the same year, a group of religious cultists founded their institution near his property.