ESTABLISH Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

establish

verb

i-ˈsta-blish

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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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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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 Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026 So there is this idea of a Franciscan who goes to Mongolia to establish a bridge. —

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026 For the Bears, the game was an opportunity to represent the National Football League and appeal to fans of college football, which at the time was more popular and better established. —

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Epstein established a more direct connection to the industry thanks to his friendship with Brunel, the French modeling agent, who had long partied with Epstein and frequently hitched rides on his private jet. —

Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for establish

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The bill would prevent efforts like Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in ballots to voters who can prove citizenship.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2026