establish

Definition

To set up or create something, such as a business, organization, or system, that will continue to exist

The company was established in 1990 and has since become a leading brand in the industry.

To prove or show that something is true or correct, often through evidence or research

The scientist established a link between the new medicine and its potential side effects.

foundOften used for starting an organization or institution, implies a sense of beginning set upMore informal, often used for creating something temporary or small-scale inaugurateFormal, often used for officially starting something, such as a new government or project