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  2. to bring something into existence: Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England. She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to create and operate a business, organization, etc.

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  5. found. (faʊnd ) Word forms: founds , founding , founded. 1. A1. Found is the past tense and past participle of find. 2. verb B2. When an institution, company, or organization is founded by someone or by a group of people, they get it started, often by providing the necessary money.

  6. Synonyms for FOUND in English: establish, start, set up, begin, create, institute, organize, construct, constitute, originate, ….

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  8. to look for and point out (something to be criticized): to find fault. (also intr) to determine an issue after judicial inquiry and pronounce a verdict (upon): the court found the accused guilty. to regain (something lost or not functioning): to find one's tongue. to reach (a target): the bullet found its mark.