Establish
(verb)
- To set up on a firm or permanent basis; to found.
- To bring into existence; to create.
- To make something firm, stable, or confirmed.
- To recognize or acknowledge the validity or legality of something.
Origin:
From middle english establisshen, from old french establiss-, stem of establir ("to establish"), from latin stabilīre ("to make stable, establish"), from stābilis ("stable").
Examples:
- They established a new company.
- She established herself as a successful businesswoman.
- The government established a new policy.
- He established his innocence with evidence.
- The organization established its reputation as a reliable source.