establish

設立する、築く、確立する

組織や仕組みなど、長く続くことを目的とするものを作る。

やさしい英語で： To start or create something that is intended to continue for a long time.

• They established a small company.
• The school was established in 1980.
• We hope to establish a lasting relationship with our neighbours.

類義語： set up, found, create

反対語： abolish

よく使う表現： establish a business, establish a relationship, establish a system, establish contact

証明する、確かめる、明らかにする

何かが真実だと明確に示す、または事実を確かめる。

やさしい英語で： To show clearly that something is true or find out the facts about it.

• We need to establish the facts.
• Police established that the letter was fake.
• Has anyone established the cause of the fire?

使い方： establish that… (The tests established that the water was safe.); establish whether… (We must establish whether anyone saw the accident.)

類義語： prove, confirm, demonstrate, determine

反対語： disprove

よく使う表現： establish the facts, establish the cause, establish someone's identity, establish the truth

確立する、固める

地位や評判、取り決めなどを揺るぎないものにする。

やさしい英語で： To make a position, reputation, or arrangement firm and secure.

• The victory established their position at the top.
• Years of reliable work established his reputation.
• The ruler struggled to establish control over the region.

使い方： establish someone/something as something (The victory established her as a leading player.)

類義語： secure, strengthen, confirm

反対語： undermine

よく使う表現： establish someone's reputation, establish someone's authority, establish control, firmly establish