established
Something or someone well established is well known, totally trusted and usually has a proven track record of success.
Becoming established doesn't happen overnight. You've got to put in the time and effort to prove yourself, make connections and build a good reputation. So it makes sense that this adjective is related to the verb establish, which means to "create, set up, or prove." Established is a handy word to know, especially when you're looking for a dentist — you probably won't want to try Dr. Lovedrill until his practice is more established.
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brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established“the established social order”“a team established as a member of a major league”“enjoyed his prestige as an established writer”“an established precedent”“the established Church”
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synonyms:
constituted
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deep-rooted, deep-seated, implanted, ingrained, planted
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
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entrenched
established firmly and securely
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grooved, well-grooved
established as if settled into a groove or rut
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legitimate
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
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official
(of a church) given official status as a national or state institution
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recognised, recognized
provided with a secure reputation
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self-constituted, self-established
constituted by or established by itself
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Antonyms:
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unestablished
not established
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unrecognised, unrecognized
not having a secure reputation
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deep-rooted, deep-seated, implanted, ingrained, planted
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conforming with accepted standards
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synonyms:
conventional
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mainstream, orthodox
adhering to what is commonly accepted
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mainstream, orthodox
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settled securely and unconditionally
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synonyms:
accomplished, effected
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settled
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
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settled
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shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt
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introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
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synonyms:
naturalized
/ɛˈstæblɪʃt/
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Vocabulary lists containing established
In this sequel to Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer, the new owner of Redwood Farm, twelve-year-old Sophia Mariposa Brown, awards certificates to her special flock, but she still must pass an official inspection.
Learn these words from Into Literature, Grade 11, Unit 2, Lesson 1.
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