establish

/ɪˈstæbəlɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to set up or found something, such as an organization or a business

“The company plans to establish a new office in the city.”

2. verb

to confirm or make something clear, such as a fact or a relationship

“The detective worked to establish the suspect’s alibi.”

3. noun

a fact or circumstance that makes something possible or likely

“The doctor needed to establish a clear diagnosis before starting treatment.”

4. noun

a place or position where something is situated or located

“The city is an established hub for international trade.”

5. adjective

long-standing or firmly fixed in a particular situation or position

“The established artist had been part of the community for decades.”

Synonyms

  • build
  • create
  • develop
  • found
  • set up

Antonyms

  • abolish
  • destroy
  • dissolve