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   Es·tab·lish

   /əˈstabliSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis: "the British established a rich trade with Portugal" Similar set upstartbeginget goingput in placeinitiateinstituteformfoundcreatebring into beinginaugurateorganizelay the foundations ofbuildconstructinstallplantOpposite disbanddemolish
   • ▪ initiate or bring about (contact or communication): "the two countries established diplomatic relations"
   • 2. achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for: "the principle of the supremacy of national parliaments needs to be firmly established"
   • ▪ introduce (a character, set, or location) into a film or play and allow its identification: "establish the location with a wide shot"
   • 3. show (something) to be true or certain by determining the facts: "the police established that the two passports were forgeries" Similar provedemonstrateshowshow to be trueshow beyond doubtindicatesignifysignaldisplayexhibitmanifestdenoteattest toevidencedeterminevalidateconfirmverifycertifyratifycorroboratesubstantiateevincebespeakconstitute evidence ofconstitute proof ofOpposite disprove
   • 4. ensure that one's remaining cards in (a suit) will be winners (if not trumped) by playing off the high cards in that suit: "the right plan would be to establish dummy's diamonds"

   Word Origin late Middle English (recorded earlier as stablish): from Old French establiss-, lengthened stem of establir, from Latin stabilire ‘make firm’, from stabilis (adjective) ‘stable’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. establisher noun

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   The meaning of ESTABLISH is to institute (something, such as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement. How to use establish in a sentence.

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   to start having a relationship with, or communicating with another person, company, country, or organization: There is a need to establish effective communication links between staff, parents, pupils, and external bodies. He had difficulty establishing close relationships with anyone. More examples.

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   Establish definition: to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis. See examples of ESTABLISH used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › establishEstablish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To establish something means to begin it or bring it about. If you want everyone in your family to bring you chocolate every evening, you can establish a “Chocolates for Me” policy requiring it.

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   Definition of establish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › establishESTABLISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 9 meanings: 1. to make secure or permanent in a certain place, condition, job, etc 2. to create or set up (an organization,.... Click for more definitions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › establishESTABLISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ESTABLISH definition: 1. to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time: 2. to put someone or…. Learn more.