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establishes

|es-tab-lish-es|

B2

/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/

(establish)

set up or prove

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'establish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'establir', where 'es-' meant 'out' and 'stabilire' meant 'to make stable'.

Historical Evolution

'establir' transformed into the Middle English word 'establissen', and eventually became the modern English word 'establish'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make stable or firm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set up or found'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'establish'.

She establishes a new routine every month.

Synonyms

sets upforms creates

Antonyms

abolishes destroys

Examples

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Idioms

establish a foothold

Last updated: 2025/02/10 05:53