establishing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.starting a company, organisation, or system that is intended to last for a long time.
v.the process of founding or instituting an entity, system, or set of rules with the intent of permanence.
Simple“Establishing a new business requires a lot of paperwork and patience.”
In context“Establishing the non-profit foundation took several years of legal negotiations and significant initial investment from the local community.”
UsageOften used as a gerund acting as the subject of a sentence.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.showing that something is definitely true or exists.
v.demonstrating the truth or validity of a fact or theory through evidence or logical proof.
Simple“The police are still establishing the facts of the accident.”
In context“Establishing a clear timeline of events was essential for the jury to understand the defendant's motivations.”
UsageCommonly takes a direct object like 'facts', 'truth', or 'evidence'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.starting a relationship or a way of communicating with someone.
v.initiating and stabilizing a relationship, rapport, or professional connection.
Simple“Establishing a good relationship with your neighbours makes life much easier.”
In context“Establishing a rapport with the client early in the process helped the consultants secure a long-term contract.”
UsageOften used with abstract nouns like 'rapport', 'trust', or 'connection'.
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.the actual process or act of setting something up.
n.the action or instance of founding or verifying something; functions as a verbal noun.
Simple“The establishing of the new law took many months of debate.”
In context“The establishing of diplomatic ties between the two nations was seen as a major breakthrough for regional peace.”
UsageUsually preceded by 'the' and followed by 'of'.
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“Under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the offensive that toppled al-Assad, establishing the rule of law has remained a core challenge .”
“Israel’s military invaded a swathe of southern Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah earlier this year, establishing a self-declared security zone it says aims to shield northern Israel from attacks by the Iran-backed group.”