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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’.

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   • 1. establisher noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › establishESTABLISH | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to start having a relationship or communicating with another company, country, or organization: The two countries have only recently established diplomatic relations. establish verb (DECIDE) to decide something: Our first step must be to establish priorities for the weeks ahead. establish verb (DISCOVER) to find out information or prove something:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › establishingEstablishing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to institute (something, such as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement. 2. obsolete : settle sense 7. 3. a. : to make firm or stable. b. : to introduce and cause to grow and multiply. establish grass on pasturelands. 4. a. : to bring into existence : found. established a republic. b. : bring about, effect. established friendly relations

4. www.wordsmyth.netestablish | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of establish. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESTABLISHING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to start having a relationship with, or communicating with another person, company, country, or organization: There is a strong need to establish effective communication links between staff, parents, pupils, and external bodies. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. establish verb (ACCEPT) C1 [ T ]

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › establishEstablish - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   verb. /ɪˈstablɪʃ/ IPA. Dictionary definition of establish. To create, found, or set up something with a particular purpose or goal in mind. "The entrepreneur worked hard to establish her own business." Detailed meaning of establish.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › establish_vestablish, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb establish mean? There are 26 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb establish, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. establish has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › establishedestablished adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   adjective. /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ [only before noun] respected or given official status because it has existed or been used for a long time. They are an established company with a good reputation. This unit is now an established part of the course. see also old-established, well established. Join us.