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ESTABLISHES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Establishes.

Establishes - 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 organization establishes rules and regulations for its members."
"She establishes a new record in the high jump competition."
"The architect establishes the dimensions of the building."
"The government establishes a new policy to promote renewable energy."
"He establishes his authority by taking decisive actions."
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Word Game Points

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

ESTABLISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ESTABLISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, establishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ESTABLISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ESTABLISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, establishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ESTABLISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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