establish
Translation
to establish, to set up, to found, to prove
Examples
They established a new company.
They established a new company.
We need to establish the facts.
We need to establish the facts.
He established himself as a leader.
He established himself as a leader.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to establish (sth.) They plan to establish a new school.
((sb.)) as ((sth.)) to establish (sb.) as (sth.) She established herself as an expert.
((sth.)) to establish (a fact, the truth, etc.) The police established his guilt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: set up, found, create, prove; Antonyms: abolish, dismantle
Etymology
From Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable), from 'stabilis' (stable).
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'stable' and permanent. You 'establish' a company to make it a stable entity.