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English

expectedly-established

|ex-pect-ed-ly-es-tab-lished|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli-ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

(establish)

set up or prove

Base FormPluralPresentPresent3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.PastPastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounVerbAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'establish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'establir,' where 'est-' meant 'to make' and 'ablir' meant 'to stand.'

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 stand or set up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set up or found something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

something that is set up or founded in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.

The company was expectedly-established in the new market.

Synonyms

predictably-foundedanticipatedly-set

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/14 16:03