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