established
English meaning: Established
Definition
To make stable or firm; to confirm.
Example
“It is now firmly established that the climate is changing.”
Another example: “The company was established over a century ago.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense/participle of 'establish' and an adjective ('a well-established firm', 'established practice'). Common in business, academic and historical writing, often signalling that something is long-standing and accepted.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'establir' (to set up), from Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable), from 'stabilis' (stable); in English from the 14th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- abolished
- disestablished
- unestablished
Related Words
Common Collocations
- well-established
- firmly established
- established practice
- newly established
- established in
- established reputation
Word Forms
establish (v); establishes; established; establishing; establishment (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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