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establish
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1
verb
To
set
up
or
create
something
,
such
as
an
organization
,
system
,
or
set
of
rules
,
on
a
firm
or
permanent
basis
.
The
company
was
established
in
.
They
established
a
new
set
of
guidelines
for
the
project
.
The
school
was
established
to
provide
education
for
local
children
.
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verb
To
prove
or
show
something
to
be
true
or
valid
.
The
scientist
established
the
theory
with
solid
evidence
.
The
lawyer
established
the
defendant's
innocence
.
The
research
established
a
link
between
diet
and
health
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
stabilire
Word parts
stare (to stand) + stabilis (stable)
Originally meant
to make stable or firm
Background
The word 'establish' comes from the Latin 'stabilire', which means to make stable or firm. It entered the English language in the 14th century, evolving to mean setting up something on a firm basis.