found

found
found1
past and past participle of find.
adjective
1》 (of an object or sound) collected in its natural state and presented in a new context as part of an artistic or musical work.
2》 (of a ship) equipped: the ship was well found and seaworthy.
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found2
verb
1》 establish (an institution or organization).
    ↘plan and begin the building of (a settlement).
2》 (usu. be founded on/upon) base on a particular principle or concept.
    ↘serve as a basis for.
Origin
ME: from OFr. fonder, from L. fundare, from fundus 'bottom, base'.
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found3
verb melt and mould (metal).
↘fuse (materials) to make glass.
↘make by founding.
Origin
C16: from Fr. fondre, from L. fundere 'melt, pour'.

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