This meaning means to begin a company or group. When you found something, you make it exist from the start.
They found a new school in town.
She founded a small shop last year.
This meaning means to get something after looking for it. It is the past tense of 'find'.
I found my keys on the table.
He found a coin in the park.
This meaning means to use something as the main idea or reason. It shows what something depends on.
The theory is founded on careful research.
Their plan is founded on trust.
This meaning means to put a strong base or support under something important. It helps a building or structure stand firm.
They found the walls on solid ground.
The workers founded the new bridge well.
This is the past form of 'find', meaning that you got something after searching for it.
I found a good book yesterday.
She found her coat in the closet.
Used mostly as 'foundation' or 'foundations', this meaning is the base or support part that holds a building up.
The found is strong and deep.
Found of a house holds it up.
This is a technical meaning in metalwork. It means to melt metal and shape it by pouring it into shapes.
The workers found the metal parts carefully.
They founded a statue from melted bronze.
This is a figurative meaning where you say ideas are based on strong reasons or facts.
Her claim is founded on proof.
Their speech founded on facts.
