establish
verb B1
Plain meaning
to start something, create something, or prove that something is true
Exam-register meaning
to show or confirm a fact, link, pattern, or basis through evidence
In context
generalThe school wants to establish a new reading club this year.
examThe study attempts to establish a link between screen time and reduced attention span.
Common collocations
establish a linkestablish a systemestablish the facts
Watch out
Do not say 'establish a research'. Say 'conduct research' or 'establish a link/finding'.
Word family
establishment (noun)established (adjective)establishing (verb/participle)