gründen
Translation
founded, established, based
Examples
Sie gründete die Firma letztes Jahr.
She founded the company last year.
Er gründete seine Hoffnung auf ein Versprechen.
He based his hope on a promise.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to found/establish (sth.) She founded the company last year.
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to base (sth.) on (sth.) He based his hope on a promise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to establish, to set up; Antonyms: to dissolve
Etymology
Derived from 'Grund' (ground, foundation), meaning 'to lay the foundation'.
Memory Tips
Think of laying the 'ground' work for a new company or idea.