Establish
Verb
UK
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
US
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To start, create, set up, or prove something important.
Example
"They established a new school."
"The company established clear rules for all employees to follow."
"The scientist established that the new medicine is safe and effective through careful experiments."
Explanation
Establish means to start, create, or set up something that will last for a long time. For example, a person can establish a school, a business, or a friendship. It can also mean proving something is true, like “The scientist established that the experiment worked”. People use it when talking about building rules, systems, relationships, or facts. Establish can be about building relationships, rules, systems, or facts. The word tells us about starting or making something strong, lasting, and known.