FOUNDER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FOUNDER?

Need another word that means the same as “founder”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “founder” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Founder” are: fall flat, fall through, flop, break, cave in, collapse, fall in, give, give way, laminitis, beginner, father, founding father

Founder as a Noun

Definitions of "Founder" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “founder” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry.
• Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse.
• A person who founds or establishes some institution.
• A worker who makes metal castings.

Synonyms of "Founder" as a noun (4 Words)

beginner	A person who founds or establishes some institution. A beginner s guide.
father	A male parent also used as a term of address to your father. Margaret s father died at an early age.
founding father	Food and lodging provided in addition to money.
laminitis	Inflammation of sensitive layers of tissue (laminae) inside the hoof in horses and other animals. It is particularly prevalent in ponies feeding on rich spring grass and can cause extreme lameness.

Usage Examples of "Founder" as a noun

• An iron founder.

Founder as a Verb

Definitions of "Founder" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “founder” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Break down, literally or metaphorically.
• Fail utterly; collapse.
• Stumble and nearly fall.
• Sink below the surface.

Synonyms of "Founder" as a verb (9 Words)

break	Break down literally or metaphorically. Break the code.
cave in	Explore natural caves.
collapse	Cause a lung or blood vessel to collapse. The three of them collapsed with laughter.
fall flat	Drop oneself to a lower or less erect position.
fall in	Fall to somebody by assignment or lot.
fall through	Touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly.
flop	Fall loosely. Nearly everyone watching the game in Chicago believed James flopped.
give	Give as medicine. Give one s opinion.
give way	Dedicate.

Usage Examples of "Founder" as a verb

• The project foundered.
• The horses foundered.

Associations of "Founder" (30 Words)

amateur	Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime. His last fight as an amateur.
apprentice	Employ someone as an apprentice. An apprentice electrician.
beginner	Someone new to a field or activity. Language courses for beginners.
carpenter	Work as a carpenter. The rails were carpentered very skilfully.
freshman	A first-year student at high school. Freshman year in high school or college.
have	Have a personal or business relationship with someone. I want to have everything ready in good time.
holder	A smallholder. Holders of two American hostages.
host	Be the host of or for. Your host is Stuart Macmillan.
hostess	A woman employed to welcome and entertain customers at a nightclub or bar. The perfect dinner party hostess.
landholder	A holder or proprietor of land.
landlady	A landlord who is a woman.
landlord	A man who keeps lodgings, a boarding house, or a pub.
leader	A person who rules or guides or inspires others. A natural leader.
learner	Works for an expert to learn a trade. A fast learner.
neophyte	A new convert to a religion. Four day cooking classes are offered to neophytes and experts.
newbie	Any new participant in some activity.
newcomer	A novice in a particular activity or situation. She s a newcomer to the area.
novice	A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. He was a complete novice in foreign affairs.
owned	Having an owner; often used in combination. State owned railways.
owner	(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business. The proud owner of a huge Dalmatian.
possessor	A person who owns something. His father was the possessor of a considerable fortune.
prentice	Works for an expert to learn a trade. A tailor s prentice.
private	The lowest rank in the army below lance corporal or private first class. This research was carried out by private industry.
property	Shares or investments in property. The property of heat to expand metal at uniform rates.
proprietor	Someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business. Chinese restaurant proprietors.
proprietorship	The state or right of owning a business or holding property. Plenty of new firms especially sole proprietorships don t make money in their first few years of operation.
rancher	A ranch house.
rookie	A member of a sports team in their first full season. A rookie cop.
tyro	Someone new to a field or activity.
unpracticed	Not having had extensive practice.