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establish

verb
  1. To bring into existence formally: constitute, create, found, institute, organize, originate, set up, start. See start
  2. To place securely in a position or condition: ensconce, fix, install, seat, settle. See put in
  3. To provide a basis for: base 1, build, found, ground, predicate, rest 1, root 1, underpin. See over
  4. To put in force or cause to be by legal authority: constitute, enact, legislate, make, promulgate. See action, make, politics
  5. To establish as true or genuine: authenticate, bear out, confirm, corroborate, demonstrate, endorse, evidence, prove, show, substantiate, validate, verify. See show, support

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