<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>to set up or establish on a firm basis or for enduring existence: to found a new publishing company.</li><li>to lay the lowest part of (a structure) on a firm base or ground: a house founded on solid rock.</li><li>to base or ground (usually followed by on or upon): a story founded on fact.</li><li>to provide a basis or ground for.</li></ul>