Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To establish or start something; or to come across something accidentally.
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/faʊnd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Lost treasure found after centuries of wandering.
The library was founded in the early 1900s.
Ultimately, they found unity through shared struggles.
Etymology:
The word found originated in the Old English fundian, related to Old Norse fundinn, meaning to establish. It evolved over time to encompass meanings related to creating or establishing something and also to discovering.
Usage Statistics:
27 mentions per 1 million words 
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