establish

/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/

/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃ/

[verb]

to establish

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it for a long term

synonyms : found

launch

set up

antonyms : abolish

to reach a level of acceptance and recognition due to permanent success

synonyms : constitute

found

institute

plant

to prove the fact of a situation

synonyms : demonstrate

prove

shew

show

antonyms : disprove

institute, enact, or establish

synonyms : lay down

make

to start having a formal relationship with a person, group, country, etc.

synonyms : give

place

synonyms : instal

install

set up

use as a basis for; found on

synonyms : base

found

ground

build or establish something abstract

synonyms : build

Examples

1. The court established, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the man was innocent.

2. We should go through the established channels for product development.

3. The lion's roar can be heard from miles away, establishing its dominance.

4. Once she establishes her bakery, she hopes it will become her bread and butter for the rest of her life.

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