found

⁴found

verb

Definition of FOUND

transitive verb

1

: to take the first steps in building

2

: to set or ground on something solid : base

3

: to establish (as an institution) often with provision for future maintenance

Origin of FOUND

Middle English, from Anglo-French funder, fonder, from Latin fundare, from fundus bottom — more at bottom

First Known Use: 13th century