Establish
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 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.”
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Two A's and E; -ISH ending is a common suffix pattern
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Worth 13 points; B (3pts) and H (4pts) add moderate value
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