found definition
found 1. tr.v. foundÂ·ed, foundÂ·ing, founds. 1. To establish or set up, especially with provision for continuing existence: The college was founded in 1872. See Synonyms at establish. 2. To establish the foundation or basis of; base: found a theory on firm evidence.. found-set up or found; She set up a literacy program. establish, launch, set up. open, open up-start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning; open a business.