Synonyms for
Founding
Definition
the action of establishing an institution, organization, or settlement
Synonyms & similar words
innovation
origination
initiation
base
instauration
found
abolish
foundation
plant
constitute
establish
introduction
institution
ground
creation
launch
institute
establishment
creation
inception
origination
institution
formation
start
beginning
initiation
installation
planting
installation
constitution
settling
building
founding
construction
formation
incorporation
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- founding father
- founding document
- founding principles
- founding member
- founding myth
- founding ceremony
- founding event
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the context of establishing organizations, institutions, or nations. The adjective 'foundational' is frequently used to describe core principles or elements.
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Example sentences
- The founding of the club took place in 1995.
- The founding members of the organization were instrumental in its success.
- The university celebrated its founding anniversary with a big party.
- The founding of a new company requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
- The country's founding principles are based on freedom and democracy.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transmit that freedom to their children. - William Havard
The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love, and loyalty. - Zig Ziglar