Synonyms of establishes

establishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of establish

1

as in proves

to gain full recognition or acceptance of

a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proves
• demonstrates
• shows
• substantiates
• confirms
• upholds
• sustains
• justifies
• verifies
• attests
• supports
• evidences
• validates
• documents
• authenticates
• bears out
• corroborates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproves
• refutes
• invalidates
• rebuts
• discredits
• confutes

2

as in demonstrates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proves
• demonstrates
• validates
• identifies
• confirms
• substantiates
• verifies
• documents
• upholds
• corroborates
• supports
• evinces
• certifies
• authenticates
• attests
• sustains
• adduces
• evidences
• records
• buttresses
• testifies
• witnesses
• vouches
• clinches
• backs (up)
• confesses
• circumstantiates
• deposes
• settles
• nails

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refutes
• disproves
• assumes
• alleges
• objects
• rebuts
• presumes
• challenges
• disputes
• suspects
• guesses
• surmises
• conjectures

3

as in founds

to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of

established the first school in the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• founds
• initiates
• creates
• introduces
• launches
• begins
• constitutes
• inaugurates
• institutes
• pioneers
• starts
• plants
• organizes
• originates
• innovates
• constructs
• invents
• develops
• produces
• conceives
• sets up
• manufactures
• authors
• concocts
• devises
• expands
• endows
• fathers
• contrives
• enlarges
• thinks (up)
• fabricates
• arranges
• cooks (up)
• subsidizes
• makes up
• systematizes
• funds
• finances
• reinstitutes
• reinitiates
• systemizes
• relaunches
• refounds
• puts up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closes (down)
• abolishes
• shuts (up)
• nullifies
• annihilates
• ends
• terminates
• annuls
• stops
• halts
• finishes
• phases out
• rounds (off or out)
• winds up
• wraps up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of establishes

Other witnesses also emphasized this point — the nation that establishes a presence on the lunar surface first will set the rules of engagement for resources, governance, and international partnerships back on Earth. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Guided by these experts, the team establishes credibility backed by science and best practices. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025

When properly aligned with strategic objectives, PR not only promotes products and services but also establishes trust and reputation. —Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Oud Zarian establishes a new benchmark, not just for the house but also for oud itself. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025

Indiana Code establishes that an officer can charge up to $5 for an inspection to be completed. —Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025

The September 9 event establishes groundwork for Apple’s long-term vision, with 2026 expected to bring the company’s first foldable iPhone and 2027 potentially introducing an all-glass design for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025

Wang Xingjun said the chip also establishes the hardware base for AI-native networks. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025