establish

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer, fonder ou instituer quelque chose sur une base stable ou permanente, ou encore d'établir un fait, une règle ou une relation de manière certaine.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting up, founding, or creating something on a stable or permanent basis.

1. Set up or foundB2formal

   To start or create something that is intended to last for a long time, such as an organization, system, or institution.

   Fonder, créer

   • The company was established in 1995.
   • They established a new university in the city.
   • The government established a committee to investigate the issue.

   Synonymesconstitutecreatefoundinaugurateinitiateinstitutelaunchorganizeset upstart

   Antonymesabolishdestroydismantledissolveeradicateterminateuproot

2. Prove or demonstrateB2formal

   To show that something is true or certain.

   prouver, établir

   • The scientist established a link between diet and health.
   • The lawyer established the defendant's innocence.
   • We need to establish the facts before making a decision.

   Synonymesconfirmcorroboratedemonstrateproveshowsubstantiatevalidateverify

   Antonymescontradictdisproveinvalidaterefute

3. Achieve acceptance or recognitionB2formal

   To cause something to be accepted or recognized.

   Faire admettre, faire reconnaître

   • She quickly established herself as a leading expert in the field.
   • The artist established a reputation for innovative work.
   • He established a good relationship with his colleagues.

   Antonymesdebunkdiscreditdisproveinvalidaterefuteundermine