established — having existed or been in use for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having existed or been in use for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother refuses to try new restaurants and only goes to established ones from the 1970s.
- The established rule in our house is: whoever finishes the milk must buy a new one.
- Harvard is an established university with a long history of academic excellence.
established
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/]
having existed or been in use for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted
The bakery has been well-established in this neighborhood for over fifty years.
She joined an established company with an excellent reputation. (🏗️ Built + 🏛️ Trusted → Established)
The established scientist was respected because of her accomplished career.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'stabilire', meaning 'to make stable' or 'to set firmly'. The word evolved to convey the concept of putting something on a secure foundation, as one might place supports under a wobbly table to make it steady.
Breakdown
e- (out, thoroughly) + stabilire (make stable, from stabilis meaning firm or steady). The prefix intensifies the action of creating stability or permanence.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother refuses to try new restaurants and only goes to established ones from the 1970s.”
“The established rule in our house is: whoever finishes the milk must buy a new one.”
“Harvard is an established university with a long history of academic excellence.”
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