establish

establish is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
• SAMPA: /I"st{b.lIS/

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Verb

Plain form establish

Third-person singular establishes

Past tense established

Past participle established

Present participle establishing

Establish is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (transitive) If you establish something, you start it with the idea that it will last for a long time.

   A good doctor will not only care for each of the patients but will also be able to establish a good relationship with them.

Related words

• established (adj)
• start
• begin
• set up

Related words

• establishment