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Definition of refound

refound

/ˌriːˈfaʊnd/
re · found
Past Simple:refounded
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Past Participle:refounded
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Present Participle:refounding
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refound Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To establish, institute, or found an organization, settlement, or institution again.

Example

"The historical society worked to refound the ancient academy after decades of neglect."

2

To melt and cast metal or glass anew.

Example

"The artisans decided to refound the cracked bronze bell so it could ring once more."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'refound' (to establish again, conjugated as refounded) with the past tense of 'refind' (to find again, conjugated as refound), nor with 'refund' (to pay back money).

• Rhymes for refound

• Nearby Words

reformulate
reformulation
refortify
refound
refract
refraction
refrain

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refound
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