established

word · lemma: establish

/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃt/
i-STA-blisht
/ɪstˈæblɪʃt/
i-STA-blisht

Definition

Already created, accepted, or in successful use for a long time. It can describe a system, rule, business, or person that is well known and firmly recognized.

Usage & Nuances

Often used before nouns: 'an established company', 'an established tradition'. For people, it usually means respected and successful in a field: 'an established writer'. It is more formal than 'well-known' and does not simply mean 'old'.

Example Sentences

She works for an established company.

basic

This school follows an established set of rules.

basic

He is an established artist in our city.

basic

It’s hard for new brands to compete with established names.

natural

By then, they were already established as leaders in the market.

natural

The show borrows from established ideas but still feels fresh.

natural