Founded On

Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊndəd ɒn/

Definitions of founded on

verb to establish or set up (an institution or organization) on a particular basis or principle

Example Sentences

A1 The club was founded on the principles of teamwork and respect.

A2 The company was founded on the idea of providing affordable and quality products.

B1 The organization was founded on the belief that everyone deserves equal opportunities.

B2 The school was founded on the philosophy of holistic education.

C1 The city was founded on the values of diversity and inclusion.

C2 The foundation of the country was founded on the principles of democracy and freedom.

Examples of founded on in a Sentence

formal The principles of democracy are founded on the idea of equality and individual rights.

informal This company was founded on the passion of two friends who wanted to make a difference.

slang Our friendship is founded on trust and loyalty.

figurative The success of the project was founded on strong teamwork and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of founded on

• past tense: founded
• plural: founded
• comparative: more founded
• superlative: most founded
• present tense: found
• future tense: will found
• perfect tense: have founded
• continuous tense: is founding
• singular: founded
• positive degree: founded
• infinitive: to found
• gerund: founding
• participle: founded

Origin and Evolution of founded on

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'founded on' originated from Middle English, where 'founded' meant to establish or base something on a particular principle or idea.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'founded on' has continued to be used to indicate the basis or origin of something, often in a formal or official context.