established

established is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

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Adjective

Positive established

Comparative more established

Superlative most established

1. If an institution, system, etc. is established, it has existed for some time and is probably well known.

   The established church leaders often do no wish to see changes that might reduce their power.

   The fact that the earth is a ball is well established.

Verb

Plain form establish

Third-person singular establishes

Past tense established

Past participle established

Present participle establishing

1. The past tense and past participle of establish.

   Now that we've established what order we're presenting in, let's get started.

Related Words

• disestablish
• disestablishment
• establishment
• creation