ESTABLISH
(verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Establish.
How to pronounce establish:
US
Establish - as a verb
Set up or found
Example: "She set up a literacy program"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
found9launch11set upAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
abolish12Set up or lay the groundwork for
Example: "Establish a new department"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constitute12found9institute9plant7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
initiate8pioneer9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Example: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demonstrate14prove10shew10show10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirm14confirm14corroborate15substantiate14support11sustain7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Institute, enact, or establish
Example: "Make laws"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay downmake10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring about
Example: "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company plans to establish a new branch in the downtown area."
"They worked hard to establish themselves as a reputable business in the industry."
"The explorers were able to establish a camp at the base of the mountain."
"She hopes to establish a strong working relationship with her new colleagues."
"The goal was to establish a fair and equal society for all citizens."
Word Game Points
Is ESTABLISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, establish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESTABLISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ESTABLISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, establish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESTABLISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ESTABLISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, establish is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESTABLISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.