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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEstablish
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To set up on a firm or permanent basis.
"The organization aims to establish a new community center in the area." - 2
To show something to be true or certain by determining the facts.
"The scientist was able to establish a clear link between the two variables."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'establiss-' (stem of 'establior'), stemming from the Latin 'stabilire', meaning to make firm or stable, itself from 'stabilis' (stable). Entering the English language in the 14th century, it initially meant to set up on a firm basis, later expanding to include founding organizations, proving facts, and enacting laws.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Establish" is said worldwide
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établir
Transliteration: etablir
"Nous devons établir un plan pour le projet."
einrichten
Transliteration: ainrichten
"Wir müssen ein neues Büro einrichten."
stabilire
Transliteration: stabilire
"Dobbiamo stabilire una nuova procedura."
establecer
Transliteration: establecer
"Necesitamos establecer un nuevo protocolo."
estabelecer
Transliteration: estabelecer
"Precisamos estabelecer uma nova política."
स्थापित करना
Transliteration: sthapit karna
"हमें एक नई प्रणाली स्थापित करनी होगी।"
建立
Transliteration: jiànlì
"我们需要建立一个新的系统。"
설립하다
Transliteration: seolliphada
"우리는 새로운 시스템을 설립해야 합니다."
確立する
Transliteration: kakuritsusuru
"新しいシステムを確立する必要があります。"
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