Word
establishing
Phoneticses·tab·lish·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃɪŋ/
UK/ɪstˈæblɪʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01starting an organisation
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.
“Establishing a new business requires a lot of paperwork and patience.”
“Establishing the non-profit foundation took several years of legal negotiations and significant initial investment from the local community.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund acting as the subject of a sentence.
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02proving a fact
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.
“The police are still establishing the facts of the accident.”
“Establishing a clear timeline of events was essential for the jury to understand the defendant's motivations.”
Usage
Commonly takes a direct object like 'facts', 'truth', or 'evidence'.
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03building a relationship
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. starting a relationship or a way of communicating with someone.
v. initiating and stabilizing a relationship, rapport, or professional connection.
“Establishing a good relationship with your neighbours makes life much easier.”
“Establishing a rapport with the client early in the process helped the consultants secure a long-term contract.”
Usage
Often used with abstract nouns like 'rapport', 'trust', or 'connection'.
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04the act of creation
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
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.
“The establishing of the new law took many months of debate.”
“The establishing of diplomatic ties between the two nations was seen as a major breakthrough for regional peace.”
Usage
Usually preceded by 'the' and followed by 'of'.
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Real-World Examples
“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.” “Reporting from Ramallah, she said settlers also began establishing a separate outpost in the village of Burqa on the same day.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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