Established

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

Definitions of established

verb to set up or create (something) on a permanent basis

Example Sentences

A1 They established a new rule for the game.

A2 The company established a presence in the international market.

B1 The government established a committee to investigate the issue.

B2 The organization established a partnership with a leading technology company.

C1 The artist established a unique style that set him apart from his peers.

C2 The scientist established a groundbreaking theory that revolutionized the field.

adjective having been in existence for a long time

Example Sentences

A1 The newly established restaurant is already getting positive reviews.

A2 The established rules of the game must be followed by all players.

B1 The company has established itself as a leader in the industry.

B2 The established protocol for handling sensitive information must be strictly adhered to.

C1 The established tradition of holding an annual charity event has raised millions of dollars for the cause.

C2 The established scientific theory has withstood rigorous testing and scrutiny from experts in the field.

Examples of established in a Sentence

formal The company was established in 1995 and has since become a leader in the industry.

informal The restaurant has been around for a while, it's pretty established in the neighborhood.

slang That new band is really starting to get established in the music scene.

figurative After years of hard work, she finally established herself as a respected author.

Grammatical Forms of established

past tense

established

plural

establish

comparative

more established

superlative

most established

present tense

establish

future tense

will establish

perfect tense

has/have established

continuous tense

is/are establishing

singular

established

positive degree

established

infinitive

to establish

gerund

establishing

participle

established

Origin and Evolution of established

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'established' originated from the Latin word 'stabilire' meaning 'to make stable'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'established' has evolved to not only mean to make stable but also to set up or create something that is recognized and accepted as a standard or authority.