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US/faʊnd/
UK/faʊnd/
to start an organization, company, school or city
In context
The company was founded in 2010 by three university friends.
She founded a charity to help children in mountain villages.
The university was founded more than a hundred years ago.
Words that go with found
verb + noun
- found a companyHe left his job to found a company that makes eco-friendly bags.
verb + preposition
- founded inThe club was founded in 1995.
- founded onThe country was founded on the idea of equality.
adverb + verb
- jointly foundThe two sisters jointly founded the bakery.
- originally foundedThe school was originally founded as a small library.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company was found in 2010.Correct: The company was founded in 2010.