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 some ground rules.
We need to establish some ground rules.
The police established the man's identity.
The police established the man's identity.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to set up (sth.) He established a successful business.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to set (sb.) up as (sth.) She established herself as an expert.
((that-clause)) to determine (that...) The investigation established that he was innocent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: set up, found, create, institute, prove
Etymology
From Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable), from 'stabilis' (stable). 'e-' (out) + 'stabilire' -> to make something stand out stably.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'stable' and permanent. To 'establish' a company is to make it a stable entity.