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Pronunciation: /faʊnd/

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Definition of found

verb

[with object]
  • melt and mould (metal).
  • fuse (materials) to make glass.
  • make (an article) by melting and moulding metal.

Origin:

early 16th century: from French fondre, from Latin fundere 'melt, pour'

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