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FOUNDER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Founder.

How to pronounce founder:

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Founder - as a noun

Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laminitis11

A person who founds or establishes some institution

Example: "George washington is the father of his country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginner11father12founding father
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conceiver16mastermind15originator11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A worker who makes metal castings

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skilled workerskilled workmantrained worker
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Founder - as a verb

Fail utterly; collapse

Example: "The project foundered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall flatfall throughflop9

Sink below the surface

Break down, literally or metaphorically

Example: "The wall collapsed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11cave incollapse12fall ingive8give way
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stumble and nearly fall

Example: "The horses foundered"

Example Sentences

"The founder of the company decided to retire after years of hard work."
"The founder of the organization was honored with an award for their contributions."
"The school's founder believed in the power of education to change lives."
"The company's founder achieved great success with their innovative ideas."
"The nonprofit organization was established by a passionate founder."
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Word Game Points

Is FOUNDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, founder is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOUNDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FOUNDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, founder is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOUNDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FOUNDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, founder is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOUNDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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