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establishes

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪˈstæbɫɪʃɪz// UK //ɪstˈæblɪʃɪz// es·tab·lish·es

v. to start something that is meant to last for a long time, like a company, a system, or a rule. It can also mean to prove that something is true.

v. to set up an organisation, system, or set of rules on a firm or permanent basis; to achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for something. Often used to describe the act of proving a fact beyond doubt.


SIMPLE

The new law establishes clear rules for online safety.

CONTEXTUAL

The university establishes a new scholarship fund every decade to support students from low-income backgrounds.

COMPLEX

By publishing the results of the five-year study, the research team establishes a definitive link between sleep quality and long-term cognitive health.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. In formal writing, it often takes a 'that' clause when meaning 'to prove'.

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