Established Definition & Meaning

established
adjective
  1. brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; "the established social order"; "distrust the constituted authority"; "a team established as a member of a major league"; "enjoyed his prestige as an established writer"; "an established precedent"; "the established Church"
  2. settled securely and unconditionally; "that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact"
  3. conforming with accepted standards; "a conventional view of the world"
  4. shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt; "the established facts in the case"
  5. introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation

"Established" in song lyrics

See how established is used in real songs:

  • "I have the baddest foundation ever established"
    A+ — Enjoy Yourself
  • "She put all her faith in God to get her and her kids established"
    Agerman — Why Me?
  • "Yo' homeboy it's a scratch it, I tell 'em get established"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Tell Dat to Dummies

Usage tips for "established"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "established" 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 established to find words that pair well.

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