founder
//ˈfaʊndər//
Noun
founderSingular
foundersPlural
1
A person who establishes an institution, organization, or company.
She is the founder of a successful technology company.
Synonym
Verb
founderInfinitive
founderPresent tense
founderedPast tense
founderedPast participle
founderingPresent participle
foundsThird-person singular
1
(of a ship) To fill with water and sink.
The ship foundered in the storm and sank to the bottom of the sea.
2
(of a plan or undertaking) To fail completely or collapse.
The project foundered due to lack of funding.
3
(of a horse) To stumble or go lame.
The horse foundered on the rocky path and had to rest.