ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Founded

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfaʊndɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Founded is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of found.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of found.

More Meanings

  1. (nonstandard, childish) simple past and past participle of find
  2. Having a basis.

Example Sentences

She offered a well-founded hypothesis.

Synonyms for founded

Depending on context, synonyms include grounded, supported, based.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include based, supported, establishing, founder, establish, guided.

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