establish

[ih-stab-lish] / ɪˈstæb lɪʃ /

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

Example Sentences

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These discoveries helped establish that life can exist without sunlight, reshaping scientific understanding of extreme environments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

World number one Trump laid the platform for his success in Friday's afternoon session which he dominated to establish a 7-1 lead, before finishing the job in the evening.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Artemis missions aim to return Americans to the Moon and establish a permanent presence there.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Until now, a valid birth certificate had been sufficient to establish a person’s U.S. citizenship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Probably better to establish money stuff from the beginning anyway.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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