Collins English-English Dictionary

found [faυnd]

1. 1. vb the past tense and past participle of find

2. 2. adj furnished, or fitted out

   the boat is well found

3. 3. adj [Brit] with meals, heating, bed linen, etc, provided without extra charge (esp in the phrase all found)

found [faυnd]

1. 1. vt. [tr] to bring into being, set up, or establish (something, such as an institution, society, etc)

2. 2. vt. [tr] to build or establish the foundation or basis of

3. 3. vt. [also intr; foll by on or upon] to have a basis (in); depend (on)

4. 4. vt. [Etymology] C13: from Old French fonder, from Latin fundare, from fundus bottom

found [faυnd]

1. 1. vt. [tr] to cast (a material, such as metal or glass) by melting and pouring into a mould

2. 2. vt. to shape or make (articles) in this way; cast

3. 3. vt. [Etymology] C14: from Old French fondre, from Latin fundere to melt