establish

es-tab-lish · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To set up or found an organization, system, or institution on a permanent or official basis.

  2. 2.

    To achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for something.

  3. 3.

    To prove or show something to be true or valid.

  4. 4.

    To initiate or bring about contact or communication.

Phrases & expressions

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    establish oneself — To gain a secure position or reputation.
  • •
    establish contact — To make initial communication with someone.
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    establish a presence — To create a noticeable existence in a place or field.
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    well-established — Firmly founded and recognized.

Related words

Antonyms: abolish, disband, dissolve
See also: create, found, foundation, institute
Synonyms: create, found, inaugurate, institute, set up

Etymology

From Old French establir, from Latin stabilire ("to make firm"), from stabilis ("firm, stable"), from stare ("to stand").