re-establishing
|re-es-tab-lish-ing|
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/ˌriː.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.ɪŋ/
(re-establish)
to restore or set up again
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
'stabilire' transformed into the Old French word 'establir', and eventually became the modern English word 'establish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make firm again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 're-establish'.
The company is re-establishing its presence in the market.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41