Establish
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To set up, create, or found an organisation, system, or set of rules on a permanent or official basis. It also means to show something to be true or to gain acceptance.
“The university was established in 1892 and has been educating students ever since.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
Syllables
es·tab·lish
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Two A's and E; -ISH ending is a common suffix pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; B (3pts) and H (4pts) add moderate value
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