English · Common Verbs
establish
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
[/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/]
set up firmly
Advancedverb
Definition
To start something such as a company or system that is meant to last.
Example
The two friends decided to establish a small bakery in their local neighbourhood.
The two friends decided to establish a small bakery in their local neighbourhood.
Etymology
From Old French 'establir', from Latin 'stabilire' (to make firm).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for founding institutions and proving facts firmly.