establish
verb (ACCEPT) /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/Definition
C1 [T] to cause something to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc.: His reputation for carelessness was established long before the latest problems arose. He's established himself as a dependable source of information. After three months we were well established in/at our new house/new jobs.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval establish yourself C1 formal › to be in a successful position over a long period of time: He has established himself as the leading candidate in the election.Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling
(Definition of establish verb (ACCEPT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- approve verb (AGREE)
- assent noun
- assent verb
- be ruled by sb idiom
- conclude verb (FINISH)
- consensus noun
- embrace verb (ACCEPT)
- go-ahead noun
- grant verb (ACCEPT)
- grant verb (GIVE)
- grasp verb (TAKE)
- middle ground noun
- mustn't grumble idiom
- respect noun (HONOUR)
- respect verb (HONOUR)
- signatory noun
- strike verb (AGREE)
- take root idiom
- unquestioning adjective
- validate verb
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