Real Dictionary

found
Found is the past tense and past participle of find.
verb: When an institution, company, or organization is founded by someone or by a group of people, they get it started, often by providing the necessary money.

found in American English 1
verb

found in American English 2
transitive verb: to set up or establish on a firm basis or for enduring existence

found in American English 3
transitive verb: to melt and pour (metal, glass, etc.) into a mold

found in British English 1
verb

found in British English 2
verb: to bring into being, set up, or establish (something, such as an institution, society, etc)

found in British English 3
to cast (a material, such as metal or glass) by melting and pouring into a mould