Definition of establishes

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  • establishes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • establishes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • establishes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of establishes

  • institute, enact, or establish (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. lay down
    2. make
  • build or establish something abstract (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. build
  • bring about (verb)

    Examples

    1. The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth

    Synonyms

    1. give
  • place (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. instal
    2. install
    3. set up
  • use as a basis for; found on (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. base
    2. found
    3. ground
  • set up or lay the groundwork for (verb)

    Examples

    1. establish a new department

    Synonyms

    1. constitute
    2. found
    3. institute
    4. plant
  • establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. demonstrate
    2. prove
    3. shew
    4. show
  • set up or found (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. found
    2. launch
    3. set up

See definition of establishes in Merriam Webster