established

adjective
UK: /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
US: /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

  1. Having existed for a long time and respected.

    1. The established company has a good reputation in the market.
    2. Our family has an established tradition of volunteering every Christmas.

  2. Accepted or respected because of having existed for a long time.

    1. The established rules were clear to everyone involved in the game.
    2. The established procedure requires all complaints to be submitted in writing.

  3. Proven or demonstrated to be effective or successful.

    1. This approach is an established method for treating the condition.
    2. The study confirmed the established link between smoking and cancer.

Synonyms

well-known confirmed traditional
established verb

  1. Past tense of the verb 'establish': to start or create something that is meant to last for a long time.

    1. The company was established in 1995 by two friends.
    2. They established a scholarship fund to help underprivileged students.

  2. Past tense of the verb 'establish': to discover or prove something.

    1. The investigation established that the fire was accidental.
    2. The research established a clear connection between the two variables.

  3. Past tense of the verb 'establish': to cause someone or something to be accepted in or familiar with a place or situation.

    1. He quickly established himself as a leader within the community.
    2. The new product established a strong presence in the international market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "established" in English means: Having existed for a long time and respected., Accepted or respected because of having existed for a long time., Proven or demonstrated to be effective or successful..

The phonetic transcription of "established" is /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ in British English and /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "established": well-known, confirmed, traditional.

Example usage of "established": "The established company has a good reputation in the market.". More examples on the page.