B2verb 1K

Establish

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Establish

to start or create an organization, a system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time

In simple words: To set up or create something.

Establish in a sentence

• The scientist aims to establish a new theory of evolution.
• Before we can move forward, we need to establish a clear set of guidelines.
• The organization was established in 2001 to protect wildlife.
• It's important to establish trust with your clients.
• She worked hard to establish herself as a leader in the field.
• The government aims to establish a stronger economy.
• Our goal is to establish partnerships with local businesses.
• The board will establish new policies next week.

How to use Establish

Use 'establish' in formal and academic contexts when setting up institutions, relationships, or laws. It's less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

establish + object

Memory hint

Think of 'establish' as 'establishing roots' like planting a tree.

Related words

Collocations with Establish

• initially
• originally
• formally
• attempt to
• seek to
• try to
• an attempt to establish something
• an effort to establish something
• newly established
• initially
• originally
• formally
• attempt to
• seek to
• try to
• an attempt to establish something
• an effort to establish something
• newly established
• firmly
• securely
• fully
• attempt to
• seek to
• try to
• as
• become established
• get established
• previously established
• conclusively
• definitely
• definitively
• attempt to
• seek to
• try to
• an attempt to establish something
• an effort to establish something

Synonyms for Establish

• found
• set up
• initiate
• organize
• confirm

Opposites of Establish

• disband
• dissolve
• destroy

Common mistakes with Establish

• Incorrectly using 'establish' as a synonym for 'create' without context.
• Confusing 'establish' with 'find' or 'discover'.
• Using 'establish' in transitive constructions without an object.

Frequently asked questions about Establish

What does Establish mean?

To set up or create something.

What is the definition of Establish?

to start or create an organization, a system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time

How do you use Establish in a sentence?

The scientist aims to establish a new theory of evolution.

Can you give another example of Establish?

Before we can move forward, we need to establish a clear set of guidelines.

What are synonyms for Establish?

Common alternatives include found, set up, initiate, organize, confirm.

What is the opposite of Establish?

Opposite meanings include disband, dissolve, destroy.

What words go with Establish?

It commonly pairs with initially, originally, formally, attempt to, seek to, try to, an attempt to establish something, an effort to establish something, newly established, initially, originally, formally, attempt to, seek to, try to, an attempt to establish something, an effort to establish something, newly established, firmly, securely, fully, attempt to, seek to, try to, as, become established, get established, previously established, conclusively, definitely, definitively, attempt to, seek to, try to, an attempt to establish something, an effort to establish something.

What are common mistakes when using Establish?

Incorrectly using 'establish' as a synonym for 'create' without context. Confusing 'establish' with 'find' or 'discover'. Using 'establish' in transitive constructions without an object.

How do you pronounce Establish?

US: /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/","/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Establish?

Use 'establish' in formal and academic contexts when setting up institutions, relationships, or laws. It's less common in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Establish?

"Establish" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.