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