establishes

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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It’s only the first scene, but it’s here where “Maddie’s Secret” establishes a critical distinction between mockery and reverence.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Rackspace Technology surged more than 20% after unveiling a partnership that officially establishes Advanced Micro Devices as the main hardware provider for Rackspace’s AI cloud.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Historical evidence establishes a long-standing custom of not enforcing criminal abortion laws in cases in which a woman’s life or health were at risk.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

"This astonishing total of applicants firmly establishes London as the world's most sought-after marathon," said Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A trickle of Hideo’s emotions opens to me as our Link establishes.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu