established
/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
adjective
- Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- She is an established author with many bestsellers.
- The established rules of the game must be followed.
- They bought a house in an established neighborhood.
- Officially recognized or accepted as true or valid.
- The church is an established institution in the community.
- The established facts leave no room for doubt.
- It is an established practice to shake hands when meeting someone.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense and past participle of establish.
- He established contact with the local authorities.
- The committee established guidelines for the project.
- They established a new record for the marathon.