establish

/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
verb
  1. To set up or create something (such as a company, organization, or system) on a firm or permanent basis.
    • The company was established in 1995.
    • They plan to establish a new school in the neighborhood.
    • She worked hard to establish her own business.
  2. To cause someone or something to be recognized or accepted.
    • The scientist established a reputation for honest research.
    • The new law established the rights of workers.
    • He established himself as a leader in the community.
  3. To prove or show something to be true or valid.
    • The detective established the suspect's alibi.
    • The study established a link between exercise and good health.
    • We need to establish the facts before making a decision.
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