Establish Definition

establish
verb
  1. set up or found; "She set up a literacy program"
  2. set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department"
  3. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"
  4. institute, enact, or establish; "make laws"
  5. bring about; "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"
  6. place; "Her manager had set her up at the Ritz"
  7. build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"
  8. use as a basis for; found on; "base a claim on some observation"

"Establish" in song lyrics

See how establish is used in real songs:

  • "Stick em up, how you like establish 98"
    Big Ed f/ Steady Mobb'n — We Some
  • "As the beings, squads find it hard to establish"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Tug of War
  • "One of the many missions that I have to establish"
    Rage Against the Machine — How I Could Just Kill a Man

Usage tips for "establish"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "establish" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for establish to find words that pair well.

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