establish
gb/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/ us/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
B1
Engelsk
~ 600
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Udsagnsord
B1
action
1
Start or create officially
To start something like a company, school, or system in an official way.
Brugsmønster:
to establish [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'establish' with 'build' when talking about physical structures. 'Establish' refers to starting something officially, not physically constructing it.
Synonymer
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially companies or institutions.)
|
set up (More informal and general; can apply to temporary arrangements.)
Antonymer
dissolve (Refers to formally ending an organization or arrangement.)
Ordforbindelser
establish a company
|establish a system
|establish rules
|establish a government
Temaer
business
|law
|government
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The company was established in 1995.
- They established a new set of safety guidelines.
- The university was established over 200 years ago.
Læringseksempler
- She established a small shop in the town.
- We want to establish a new club at school.
- The school was established in 1980.
Udsagnsord
B2
action
2
Prove or confirm truth
To prove that something is true or correct so people believe it.
Brugsmønster:
to establish [that clause]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'establish' with 'guess' or 'assume', which do not require proof.
Synonymer
prove (Common and direct; often used in everyday speech.)
|
demonstrate (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Antonymer
disprove (To show that something is not true.)
Ordforbindelser
establish the facts
|establish the truth
|establish guilt
Temaer
law
|science
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Udsagnsord
B2
action
3
Secure position or reputation
To make people see you as having a certain position or reputation for a long time.
Brugsmønster:
to establish [oneself/something] as [role/position]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes try to use 'establish' for temporary situations, but it usually implies long-term recognition.
Synonymer
secure (Emphasizes making something safe from loss or challenge.)
|
cement (Informal metaphor for making something fixed or unchangeable.)
Antonymer
undermine (To weaken someone's position or reputation.)
Ordforbindelser
establish oneself as
|establish credibility
|establish authority
Temaer
career
|social
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- He established himself as a good teacher.
- The team established a strong friendship.
- She established her place in the company.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
establish
IPA
GB/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
US/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
Stavelser og tryk
es - tab - lish (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tab)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: establish
- 3rd Person Singular: establishes
- Present Participle: establishing
- Past: established
Ordfamilie
Forms
establishes
verb
establishing
verb
established
verb
Core family
establishment
noun B1
Related words
reestablish
verb
Udtryk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- Before making accusations, we must establish the facts.
- The lawyer worked hard to establish the facts of the case.