found
Translation
to found, to establish, to set up
Examples
They founded the company in 2010.
They founded the company in 2010.
The college was founded by a philanthropist.
The college was founded by a philanthropist.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to establish (sth.) They founded the company in 2010.
Similar Words
Synonyms: establish, create, set up, institute
Etymology
From Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom, foundation'.
Memory Tips
To 'found' something is to lay its 'foundation'. The words are directly related.