The word 'found' is a verb meaning to establish; or to form molten metal in a mold.The word 'found' is also the past participle, past tense of the verb to find, meaning to obtain, discover, or perceive.The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:A group of nuns raised money to found the homeless shelter. (verb)I'm glad you like it. I found the recipe on a box of sugar. (verb)He composes his sculptures from found objects. (adjective)