Established

/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To set up or lay the groundwork for something.

The organization was established to support local businesses.

To demonstrate or prove something to be valid or certain.

The scientist established a new theory through rigorous research.

adjective

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

The established traditions of the festival draw thousands of visitors each year.

Having been set up or created on a firm or permanent basis.

The established company has a solid reputation in the industry.

Middle English, from Old French 'establir', from Latin 'stabilire' - to make stable.

established order:

A system or arrangement that is accepted and recognized as the norm.

established practice:

A method or procedure that is widely accepted.

established reputation:

A well-known status or credibility built over time.

To have a solid reputation or legacy.

That business is well established; everyone knows them around here.

To set the record straight.

Let’s get established about those rumors before they spread.