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ESTABLISHING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Establishing.

Establishing - 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)

Establishing - as a noun

The act by which something is established; establishment.

Example Sentences

"They began the project by establishing clear goals and objectives."
"She made an establishing shot of the city skyline for the opening scene."
"The company is in the process of establishing a new partnership."
"The committee is responsible for establishing rules and regulations."
"An establishing factor in their success was strong team collaboration."
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Word Game Points

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

ESTABLISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is ESTABLISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, establishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ESTABLISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is ESTABLISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, establishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ESTABLISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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