establish

establecer, fundar, crear

Crear una organización, un sistema u otra cosa con la intención de que dure mucho tiempo.

En inglés sencillo: To start or create something that is intended to continue for a long time.

• They established a small company.
• The school was established in 1980.
• We hope to establish a lasting relationship with our neighbours.

Sinónimos: set up, found, create

Antónimos: abolish

Expresiones frecuentes: establish a business, establish a relationship, establish a system, establish contact

demostrar, comprobar, determinar

Mostrar con claridad que algo es cierto o averiguar los hechos.

En inglés sencillo: To show clearly that something is true or find out the facts about it.

• We need to establish the facts.
• Police established that the letter was fake.
• Has anyone established the cause of the fire?

Cómo se usa: establish that… (The tests established that the water was safe.); establish whether… (We must establish whether anyone saw the accident.)

Sinónimos: prove, confirm, demonstrate, determine

Antónimos: disprove

Expresiones frecuentes: establish the facts, establish the cause, establish someone's identity, establish the truth

consolidar, afianzar

Hacer que una posición, una reputación o un acuerdo queden firmes y seguros.

En inglés sencillo: To make a position, reputation, or arrangement firm and secure.

• The victory established their position at the top.
• Years of reliable work established his reputation.
• The ruler struggled to establish control over the region.

Cómo se usa: establish someone/something as something (The victory established her as a leading player.)

Sinónimos: secure, strengthen, confirm

Antónimos: undermine

Expresiones frecuentes: establish someone's reputation, establish someone's authority, establish control, firmly establish