~ 1
past and past participle of find .
■ adjective
1》 (of an object or sound) collected in its natural state and presented in a new context as part of an artistic or musical work.
2》 (of a ship) equipped: the ship was well ~ and seaworthy.
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 establish (an institution or organization).
↘plan and begin the building of (a settlement).
2》 (usu. be ~ed on/upon ) base on a particular principle or concept.
↘serve as a basis for.
Origin
ME: from OFr. fonder , from L. fundare , from fundus 'bottom, base'.
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~ 3
■ verb melt and mould (metal).
↘fuse (materials) to make glass.
↘make by ~ing.
Origin
C16: from Fr. fondre , from L. fundere 'melt, pour'.