establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
have established
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present perfectof establish.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Lawmakers have established business courts, codified the business judgment rule, and raised thresholds for shareholder lawsuits and proposals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
We have established that Carrick is keen to embrace United's front-footed DNA, looking to be proactive in their set-up this season rather than giving the opponent too much respect by sitting deep.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
By uncovering this natural "mix and match" system and reproducing its underlying principles in the laboratory, the researchers have established a new strategy for designing future cancer therapies.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
He claimed in the diary to have established a daily schedule aimed at personal betterment.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
