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ESTABLISHING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Establishing.

Establishing - as a verb

Set up or found

Example: "She set up a literacy program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
found9launch11set up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
abolish12

Set up or lay the groundwork for

Example: "Establish a new department"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constitute12found9institute9plant7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
initiate8pioneer9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

Example: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demonstrate14prove10shew10show10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirm14confirm14corroborate15substantiate14support11sustain7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Institute, enact, or establish

Example: "Make laws"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay downmake10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring about

Example: "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place

Example: "Her manager had set her up at the ritz"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instal6install7set up

Build or establish something abstract

Example: "Build a reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
build8

Use as a basis for; found on

Example: "Base a claim on some observation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base6found9ground8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Establishing - as a noun

The act by which something is established; establishment.

Example Sentences

"They began the project by establishing clear goals and objectives."
"She made an establishing shot of the city skyline for the opening scene."
"The company is in the process of establishing a new partnership."
"The committee is responsible for establishing rules and regulations."
"An establishing factor in their success was strong team collaboration."
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Word Game Points

Is ESTABLISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, establishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ESTABLISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is ESTABLISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, establishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ESTABLISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is ESTABLISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, establishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ESTABLISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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