found-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: create, set up or initiate something

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] FOUND NP2[patient]

Examples:
The charitable organization was founded in 1972.
He has founded many after-school programs for children in Detroit.
The decision of whether or not to found a new federal department is still under discussion.

Mappings:
VerbNet: establish-55.5-1
FrameNet: Intentionally_create
PropBank: found.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: provide grounds or support for

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] FOUND NP2[product] ON NP3[material]

Examples:
This argument is not founded on facts, only opinions.
She is founding her decision to demote him based on his last two reviews.
The film is founded on a thorough understanding of blue-water sailing on a small craft.

Mappings:
VerbNet: base-97.1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: found.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: melt metal and pour into a mold

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] FOUND NP2[patient]

Examples:
John has a scar from a burn he got founding copper in an artisan's co-op.
When did early civilizations begin founding metals for tools and weaponry?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM