Intermediate ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #223 of 1319

establish (v.)

to set up or create

Examples

  • They established the company in 1990.

Key rules

  • Establish means set up or create something
  • Establish a company, establish a rule
  • Establishment is the noun

Common mistakes

  • They established the company of 1990 โ†’ They established the company in 1990
  • We established to a new rule โ†’ We established a new rule

Use cases

  • Business history
  • Setting rules
  • Creating organisations
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Establish a reputation is a common phrase.

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