adj

founded

FOWN-dihd

adj

Having a solid basis or justification.

"Her concerns turned out to be well founded."

verb

Past tense of "found" — established or set up.

"The charity was founded in 1985."

How to Use Founded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither set up/established, or, as an adjective, backed by good reason.

Common pairings

well founded founded on evidence

more founded comparative, most founded superlative

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Her concerns turned out to be well _____.

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