establishes

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set up, organize v.
authenticate; demonstrate v.

VERB

set up, organize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authorize base build create enact form found inaugurate install institute provide put settle start

STRONG

constitute decree domiciliate endow ensconce entrench erect fix ground implant inculcate land live lodge moor originate place plant practice rivet root secure stabilize station stick

WEAK

lay foundation ring in set down start ball rolling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end prevent remove ruin stop take

STRONG

cease change disarrange dislodge disorder disorganize displace forget let go loose loosen lose neglect refuse unfasten unfix unsettle

WEAK

confuse disestablish disprove invalidate

VERB

authenticate; demonstrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authorize base confirm determine enact formulate make prove ratify

STRONG

ascertain certify circumstantiate constitute corroborate decree disambiguate discover learn legislate predicate prescribe rest show stay substantiate validate verify

WEAK

find out make out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny destroy disallow disprove fail prevent refuse renounce stop veto

STRONG

contradict discredit invalidate miss reject

WEAK

confuse disestablish ruin unsettle

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establishes

The study establishes an important proof of principle, but additional research is necessary to determine whether these antibody patterns can reliably predict disease in broader populations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The analogy establishes a telling connection between “The Brightness” and its predecessor, Mr. Harbach’s wonderful 2011 debut, “The Art of Fielding.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Neither figure establishes the savings on Microsoft’s total bill.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The lawsuit argues that this establishes negligence under Philippine law.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Begin with an introduction that establishes the purpose for all the information that’s to follow.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

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