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Founded

Verb / ˈfaʊndɪd / Another word for founded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To establish or set up something, such as an organization or institution.

Synonyms & similar words

institute establish found plant abolish base constitute launch setup ground establish start launch initiate create form begin organize build construct erect raise install plant found institute constitute assemble develop

Synonyms by register

Formal

established instituted originated initiated launched

Informal

started begun set up kicked off

Literary

begotten engendered

Antonyms

abolished dismantled dissolved ended invalidated nullified terminated

Common collocations

  • founded a company
  • founded a family
  • founded on principles
  • founded in fact
  • founded by
  • well-founded
  • firmly founded

Word family

noun foundation
verb found
adjective foundational

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'found' (to establish) is 'founded'. Do not confuse with 'found' (to discover), whose past tense is 'found'.

Example sentences

  1. The city of Rome was founded in 753 BC.
  2. My grandfather founded the family business.
  3. After years of planning, the museum was finally founded.
  4. They founded a charity to help children in need.
  5. The company was founded on principles of honesty and integrity.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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