establish
1 of 1verb/əˈstæblɪʃ/
Forms:establishes,establishing,established,established
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to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term
B2transitive- After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley.
- The entrepreneur worked tirelessly to establish a successful chain of restaurants across the country.
- They decided to establish a non-profit organization to address the community's healthcare needs.
- The university is looking to establish a new research institute dedicated to renewable energy.
- With a clear vision, they sought investors to help them establish their fashion brand in the global market.
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to introduce or create laws or policies
transitive- The company plans to establish new policies for employee training.
- The government aims to establish stricter regulations on pollution.
- The city council plans to establish new laws for recycling.
- They established a policy to reduce workplace accidents.
- The local government established new zoning laws to control development.
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to reach a level of acceptance and recognition due to permanent success
transitive- Over time, the artist's unique style helped her establish herself as a prominent figure in the art world.
- The groundbreaking research conducted by the scientist helped establish him as a leading expert in the field.
- Through years of dedication and hard work, the musician managed to establish a loyal fan base.
- The company's commitment to quality and innovation allowed it to establish a strong reputation in the market.
- With consistent top-notch performances, the actor was able to establish himself as a Hollywood icon.
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to prove the fact of a situation
transitive- The detective gathered evidence to establish the suspect's presence at the crime scene.
- The court needed concrete evidence to establish the defendant's guilt.
- The historian worked diligently to establish the authenticity of the ancient manuscript.
- The medical tests were conducted to establish the cause of the patient's symptoms.
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to start having a formal relationship with a person, group, country, etc.
transitive- The two nations decided to establish diplomatic relations for the first time in decades.
- The company aims to establish partnerships with local businesses to expand its market presence.
- She hopes to establish a close working relationship with her new colleagues.
- The university is keen to establish academic collaborations with institutions worldwide.
- The nonprofit organization plans to establish connections with donors to fund their charitable projects.
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to make something stable, secure, or permanent in a specific place or position
transitive- They established their home in the quiet countryside after moving from the city.
- The family worked to establish their roots in the small town.
- They established the new clinic as a trusted healthcare provider in the area.
- The company worked hard to establish its headquarters in the new city.