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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Scientists have established that adult neurogenesis occurs in several animal species.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Some states, such as Illinois and Minnesota, have established commissions to begin the work of accountability already.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
Other professional associations, including the American Nursing Association and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, have established similar regulations.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
A former police pilot for Huntington Beach and a retired news helicopter pilot after 16 years, Lynn said pilots have established rules in the air to keep each other safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
If my mother had received a fraction of the money the Mosses—or any of my foster parents—were paid, she could have established herself in Tampa and made a home for us.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
