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ESTABLISH

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Establish.

How to pronounce establish:

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Establish - as a verb

Set up or found

Example: "She set up a literacy program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foundlaunchset up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
abolish

Set up or lay the groundwork for

Example: "Establish a new department"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constitutefoundinstituteplant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
initiatepioneer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

Example: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demonstrateproveshewshow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirmconfirmcorroboratesubstantiatesupportsustain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Institute, enact, or establish

Example: "Make laws"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay downmake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring about

Example: "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place

Example: "Her manager had set her up at the ritz"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instalinstallset up

Build or establish something abstract

Example: "Build a reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
build

Use as a basis for; found on

Example: "Base a claim on some observation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basefoundground
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The company plans to establish a new branch in the downtown area."
"They worked hard to establish themselves as a reputable business in the industry."
"The explorers were able to establish a camp at the base of the mountain."
"She hopes to establish a strong working relationship with her new colleagues."
"The goal was to establish a fair and equal society for all citizens."
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Word Game Points

Is ESTABLISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, establish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ESTABLISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ESTABLISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, establish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ESTABLISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ESTABLISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, establish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ESTABLISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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