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2. To establish the foundation or basis of; base: found a [[theory]] on firm [[evidence]].
2. To establish the foundation or basis of; base: found a [[theory]] on firm [[evidence]].
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] founden, from Old French fonder, from Latin fundāre, from fundus, bottom.]
SYNONYMS found, create, establish, institute, organize. These verbs mean to bring something into [[existence]] and set it in operation: founded a colony; created a trust fund; establishing a business; instituted an annual benefit concert; organizing a field trip.
SYNONYMS found, create, establish, institute, organize. These verbs mean to bring something into [[existence]] and set it in operation: founded a colony; created a trust fund; establishing a business; instituted an annual benefit concert; organizing a field trip.
