founded

found-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "found" (to establish); established or originated an institution, organization, or settlement.

  2. 2.

    Based or established on a particular principle, idea, or fact.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    well-founded — based on good evidence or reasons
  • •
    ill-founded — lacking good evidence or justification

Related words

Antonyms: abolished, dissolved
See also: found, foundation, founder, founding
Synonyms: based, created, established, instituted

Etymology

From Latin fundare ("to lay the bottom, found, establish"), from fundus ("bottom, base"). Entered English via Old French fonder.