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B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to start a new company, school, or organization.

v. to establish or set up an institution, organization, or city, often providing the initial funding or principles.

“The university was founded over two hundred years ago by a local doctor.”

“The non-profit was founded on the principle that every child deserves access to clean water and basic education regardless of their background.”

C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal

v. to base an idea, belief, or system on something.

v. to base a claim, theory, or system on a particular set of facts or principles; often used in the passive voice.

“Their relationship was founded on mutual respect and trust.”

“The legal argument was founded upon a strict interpretation of the constitution's original text.”

C2 · Proficiency Science Technical

v. to melt metal or glass and pour it into a shape.

v. to melt metal or glass and cast it into a specific shape or mould within an industrial context.

“The factory used to found iron bells for churches across the country.”

“The artisan demonstrated how to found bronze using traditional methods that have remained unchanged for centuries.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Archaic

n. the food and a place to stay provided as part of a job.

n. the provision of food and lodging, typically as a non-monetary portion of a worker's compensation.

“The farm workers were given a small wage plus found.”

“The contract specified that the apprentice would receive fifty pounds a year in addition to found and laundry services.”