Is Founded a Correct Word?

This word comes from the old French fonder and the Latin fundus which means bottom or base. In this context, we use 'founded' as the past tense of found. We founded this organization in 1996 with the aim of educating the poor.

Which is correct found or founded?

The word 'found' is the past tense of the verb find. For example: ... The word 'founded' is the part tense of the verb found which means to establish / set up.

What does Founded mean?

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.