Synonyms: shew, show, prove, demonstrate, establish
Definition: establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Usage: The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
Similar words: affirm, substantiate, support, sustain, corroborate, confirm
Definition: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Usage: his story confirmed my doubts; The evidence supports the defendant
Synonyms: establish, make, lay down
Definition: institute, enact, or establish
Usage: make laws
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: plant, establish, found, constitute, institute
Definition: set up or lay the groundwork for
Usage: establish a new department
Similar words: initiate, pioneer
Definition: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Usage: This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
Definition: bring about
Usage: The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Definition: build or establish something abstract
Usage: build a reputation
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: found, establish, launch, set up
Definition: set up or found
Usage: She set up a literacy program
Definition: start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
Usage: open a business