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单词 establish
释义

establish

UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyestablish
he/she/itestablishes
present participleestablishing
past tenseestablished
past participleestablished

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to make something start to exist or start to happen

    A proper procedure for complaints should be established.

    The case established an important legal principle.

    Mandela was eager to establish good relations with the business community.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something start to exist or happen
    1. 1a
      to start an organization or company

      The company was established in 1860.

      The government agreed to establish two committees to examine the proposals.

      Synonyms and related words

      Starting up in business
  2. 2
    to discover, prove, or decide that something is true

    The cause of death has not yet been established.

    establish (that):

    We have established that you were present that afternoon.

    establish whether/how/who etc:

    I was never able to establish whether she was telling the truth.

    establish a link/connection:

    Townsend’s work firmly established the links between unemployment and poverty.

    Synonyms and related words

    To find out information
    Synonyms and related words

    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
  3. 3
    to achieve success, so that people recognize your skill, qualities, or power

    Within six months, Caesar had established his authority over Gaul.

    establish yourself/someone (as something):

    Reagan quickly established himself as a promising film actor.

    establish a reputation:

    The Institute has established a reputation for the exploration of new art in Britain.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be, or to become successful
  4. 4
    to make the characters in a story seem real

    By what means does the author attempt to establish the character of the narrator?

    Synonyms and related words

    Processes in fiction

establish

US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyestablish
he/she/itestablishes
present participleestablishing
past tenseestablished
past participleestablished

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to make something start to exist or start to happen

    A proper procedure for complaints should be established.

    The case established an important legal principle.

    Mandela was eager to establish good relations with the business community.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something start to exist or happen
    1. 1a
      to start an organization or company

      The company was established in 1860.

      The board agreed to establish two committees to examine the proposals.

      Synonyms and related words

      Starting up in business
  2. 2
    to achieve success, so that people recognize your skill, qualities, or power

    Within six months, Caesar had established his authority over Gaul.

    establish yourself/someone (as something):

    Reagan quickly established himself as a promising movie actor.

    establish a reputation:

    The Institute has established a reputation for supporting the Arts.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be, or to become successful
  3. 3
    to discover, prove, or decide that something is true

    The cause of death has not yet been established.

    establish (that):

    We have established that you were present that afternoon.

    establish a link/connection:

    Townsend’s work firmly established the links between unemployment and poverty.

    establish whether/how/who etc.:

    I was never able to establish whether she was telling the truth.

    Synonyms and related words

    To find out information
    Synonyms and related words

    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
  4. 4
    to make the characters in a story seem real

    By what means does the author attempt to establish the character of the narrator?

    Synonyms and related words

    Processes in fiction
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