They found a buyer for the house.
They found a buyer for the house.
English
found
faʊnd
Meaning: to start an organization, company, or institution
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | found |
| 3rd person singular present | founds |
| Present participle | founding |
| Past | founded |
| Will future | will found |
| Going-to future | going to found |
| Imperative negative | don't found / do not found |
Example sentences
She helped found the company.
She helped found the company.
He found a winning formula for success.
He found a winning formula for success.
Scientists found a large meteorite in the middle of the desert.
Scientists found a large meteorite in the middle of the desert.
Lemurs are endemic to Madagascar and are only found there.
Lemurs are endemic to Madagascar and are only found there.
Usage Notes
Used when someone brings something into existence, especially an organization or a city. Not to be confused with the past tense of 'find'.
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