establish
gb/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/ us/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 600
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
B1
action
1
Start or create officially
To start something like a company, school, or system in an official way.
نمط الاستخدام:
to establish [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'establish' with 'build' when talking about physical structures. 'Establish' refers to starting something officially, not physically constructing it.
المرادفات
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially companies or institutions.)
|
set up (More informal and general; can apply to temporary arrangements.)
الأضداد
dissolve (Refers to formally ending an organization or arrangement.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
establish a company
|establish a system
|establish rules
|establish a government
الموضوعات
business
|law
|government
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The company was established in 1995.
- They established a new set of safety guidelines.
- The university was established over 200 years ago.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She established a small shop in the town.
- We want to establish a new club at school.
- The school was established in 1980.
فعل
B2
action
2
Prove or confirm truth
To prove that something is true or correct so people believe it.
نمط الاستخدام:
to establish [that clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'establish' with 'guess' or 'assume', which do not require proof.
المرادفات
prove (Common and direct; often used in everyday speech.)
|
demonstrate (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
الأضداد
disprove (To show that something is not true.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
establish the facts
|establish the truth
|establish guilt
الموضوعات
law
|science
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The police could not establish his whereabouts that night.
- Scientists have established a link between the two diseases.
- It has been established that the product is safe.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The teacher established that the answer was correct.
- They established that he was at home at the time.
- We need to establish the truth before we decide.
فعل
B2
action
3
Secure position or reputation
To make people see you as having a certain position or reputation for a long time.
نمط الاستخدام:
to establish [oneself/something] as [role/position]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes try to use 'establish' for temporary situations, but it usually implies long-term recognition.
المرادفات
secure (Emphasizes making something safe from loss or challenge.)
|
cement (Informal metaphor for making something fixed or unchangeable.)
الأضداد
undermine (To weaken someone's position or reputation.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
establish oneself as
|establish credibility
|establish authority
الموضوعات
career
|social
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She quickly established herself as a leading expert in the field.
- The festival has established its place in the city’s cultural life.
- He worked hard to establish trust with his clients.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He established himself as a good teacher.
- The team established a strong friendship.
- She established her place in the company.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
establish
IPA
GB/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
US/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
المقاطع والنبر
es - tab - lish (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tab)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: establish
- 3rd Person Singular: establishes
- Present Participle: establishing
- Past: established
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
establishes
verb
establishing
verb
established
verb
Core family
establishment
noun B1
Related words
reestablish
verb
التعبيرات
establish a foothold
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ə fˈʊthˌoʊld/
fixed phrase
Gain secure position in area/market
To get and keep a strong position in a place, business, or situation.
أمثلة
- The company has established a foothold in the Asian market.
- They quickly established a foothold in the industry.
establish contact
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ kˈɑntˌækt/
fixed phrase
Begin communication with someone
To start communicating with someone, especially for the first time.
أمثلة
- We need to establish contact with the local authorities before starting work.
- The rescue team tried to establish contact with the lost hikers.
establish the facts
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ðə fˈækts/
fixed phrase
Find and confirm the truth
To find out what is true by getting clear information.
أمثلة
- Before making accusations, we must establish the facts.
- The lawyer worked hard to establish the facts of the case.