Established
[ɪ'stæblɪʃt] or [ə'stæblɪʃt]
Definition
(adj.) introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation .
(adj.) brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; 'the established social order'; 'distrust the constituted authority'; 'a team established as a member of a major league'; 'enjoyed his prestige as an established writer'; 'an established precedent'; 'the established Church' .
(adj.) shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt; 'the established facts in the case' .
Checker: Melva--From WordNet
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Establish
Checker: Trent
Synonyms and Antonyms
[See ESTABLISH]
Typist: Shelby
Examples
- In the spring of 1862 the Monitor met the Merrimac in engagement in Hampton Roads, and established the great value of the turret monitor. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Instead of it, a new supreme court of judicature was established, consisting of a chief justice and three judges, to be appointed by the crown. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- First, This equality can take place only in those employments which are well known, and have been long established in the neighbourhood. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- In order to answer this question, let us recollect what we have already established concerning the origin of government and political society. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- But Mr. Carstone is for the time being established in Kenge's room, whereat Mr. Guppy chafes. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- So paradoxical and inoperative did this seem at first that it was met with incredulity, and not until repeated demonstrations established the fact was it accepted as an operative device. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The constitution which this act established, was allowed to subsist for about two-and-twenty years, but was abolished by the 10th of queen Anne, ch. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- The Chartered Gas Company, established by Mr. Winsor's persevering efforts, has served as the guiding star to all other gas companies in the world. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- The Seljuks established themselves at Iconium (Konia), in what is now Anatolia. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Brother,' said Wegg, when this happy understanding was established, 'I should like to ask you something. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- A man who can do that, in England, is a man whose character is established. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Let us then consider, first of all, what will be their way of life, now that we have thus established them. Plato. The Republic.
- Th e usage is so completely established that by the majority it is simply taken for granted. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- A private-line department was established, and the business taken over from Pope, Edison, and Ashley was rapidly enlarged. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- At last the inventor was firmly established. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- His partner, however, became disheartened by the obstacles thrown in their way, and left this country for America before the success of the screw was established. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Mr. Justice Stareleigh summed up, in the old-established and most approved form. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- For Carthage could not afford to have a strong power established so close to her as Sicily. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In 1636 the pinmakers of London formed a corporation and established the industry of Bristol and Birmingham. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Mr. Tracy Tupman was established at Emily's side, ogling, whispering, and smiling, in opposition to Mr. Snodgrass. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He threw away everything now--he only wanted the relation established with her. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- An old-established one? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- Cassy lit a small lamp, and creeping round under the eaves, they established themselves in it. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- We shall be interested primarily in the way nations established their civilization in spite of hostile conditions. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- I had obtained from the station agent a small room, and had established a little shop of my own. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- The very smile was taken as evidence to the contrary; and from that time forth his reputation was established. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It has never, accordingly, been the occasion of any tumult or civil commotion in any country in which it has once been established. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- And when a general rule of this kind is once established, men are apt to extend it beyond those principles, from which it first arose. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- No mode of behavior more imperiously demands knowledge of established modes of diagnosis and treatment than does his. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- But how is your fame to be established? Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
Typist: Shelby