establish

verb

i-ˈsta-blish How to pronounce establish (audio)
Definition of establishnext
1
as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation

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2
as in to demonstrate
to show the existence or truth of by evidence the developers haven't established that there's a need for another shopping center in town

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3
as in to initiate
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of established the first school in the town

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Recent Examples of establish However, scaling too quickly or expanding into the wrong areas can risk alienating the niche market that helped establish your business in the first place. — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025 After establishing himself as a writer, Feinstein became a recognizable TV and radio personality, sharing his sports analysis over many decades on ESPN, NPR, Golf Channel and SiriusXM. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025 The initiative also pays homage to Hunt Hill Farm’s heritage, especially its role as the home of the local Plow-to-Plate program established in the 1980s by Ruth Henderson, founder of the New York Pops orchestra with her husband Skitch, decades ago. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025 One of the city’s key goals outlined in its 2022 plan to reduce homelessness was to establish a permanent low-barrier shelter. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for establish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
  1. prove
  2. demonstrate
  3. initiate
  4. create
  5. found
  6. introduce
  7. pioneer
  8. launch
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  • The screen has also proved useful for the goalkeepers playing behind Flick’s radical high line.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This season, the answer is a resounding yes, with Roosevelt setting the standard of excellence and having one final game to prove it to the rest of California.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of prove
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  • Zare’s team demonstrated the existence of micro-lightning, very small electricity discharges that occur between tiny droplets of water spray.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • When the vaccine is initiated at ages 9 to 14, usually two doses are required.
    — Lisa Doggett, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The recall was initiated by the sauce maker, Spicin Foods Inc., after customers complained about bottles foaming upon opening, raising concerns about potential microbial contamination.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of initiate
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  • Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
  • As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of create
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  • After his wife, Helen, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Stewart founded Race Against Dementia in 2016 to implement F1 processes in the fight.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Among the antique and vintage jewelry dealers, Didier Ltd., founded by Didier and Martine Haspeslagh, specializes in jewels by mid- to late-20th century artists purchased on the secondary market.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of found
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  • Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.
    — Axios, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The president was introduced by Attorney General Pam Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel was also in attendance.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of introduce
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  • Kettle & Fire has also spent the past nine years pioneering a return to what the soup and stock aisles used to look like—products filled with fortifying natural ingredients.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Smith, a former newspaper beat reporter who rose to fame by pioneering the art of the sports debate show, has agreed with ESPN on a new five-year, $100 million contract, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of pioneer
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  • Nearly two months after a fiery explosion scattered debris over the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another Starship rocket on Thursday, only to lose contact minutes into the flight as the spacecraft spiraled out of control.
    — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The three-term governor launched Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar initiative that sent over 10,000 police and National Guard soldiers to the border to provide backup to overwhelmed federal Border Patrol agents.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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