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re-establish

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/ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

(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

're-establish' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'establish' from Latin 'stabilire', meaning 'to make firm'.

Historical Evolution

'establish' changed from the Old French word 'establir' and eventually became the modern English word 'establish'.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to restore or bring back into existence or operation.

The company aims to re-establish its presence in the market.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41