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