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Established: meaning, definitions and examples

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established

 

[ ɪˈstæblɪʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

well-known

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.

Synonyms

accepted, acknowledged, recognized

Examples of usage

  • The company is well-established in the industry.
  • They are an established brand with a loyal customer base.
Context #2 | Verb

organization

Set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Synonyms

create, found, set-up

Examples of usage

  • They established a new branch in the city.
  • The government established a committee to investigate the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "established" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estabelecido

🇮🇳 स्थापित

🇩🇪 etabliert

🇮🇩 didirikan

🇺🇦 встановлений

🇵🇱 ustanowiony

🇯🇵 確立された

🇫🇷 établi

🇪🇸 establecido

🇹🇷 kurulmuş

🇰🇷 설립된

🇸🇦 مؤسس

🇨🇿 zavedený

🇸🇰 zavedený

🇨🇳 建立的

🇸🇮 ustanovljen

🇮🇸 stofnað

🇰🇿 құрылған

🇬🇪 დაარსებული

🇦🇿 təsis edilmiş

🇲🇽 establecido

Etymology

The word 'established' comes from the Latin word 'establishare', meaning 'to set up'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over the centuries, it has evolved to represent both a state of being recognized and a process of setting something up.

See also: establishable, establisher, establishers, establishing, establishment, reestablish, reestablishment, unestablished.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #432, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.