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Establish

Ih-STA-blihsh

/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

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establish

Dictionary meaning

Use as a basis for.

Examples

  • Establish a new department.
  • The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth.

Synonyms: base

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