Collocations for establish - verb
1. start/create sth
VERB + ESTABLISH
attempt to, seek to, try to
trying to establish links with local schools
trying to establish links with local schools
help (to), help sb (to) | agree to
The two countries agreed to establish full diplomatic relations.
The two countries agreed to establish full diplomatic relations.
be able to | be important to
PHRASES
an attempt/effort to establish sth, newly/recently established
He was appointed to the newly established Department of the Environment.
He was appointed to the newly established Department of the Environment.
2. make sth known and accepted
ADV.
firmly, securely
His position in the organization is now firmly established.
His position in the organization is now firmly established.
VERB + ESTABLISH
attempt to, seek to, try to | help (to), help sb (to)
The exhibition helped her establish herself as an artist.
The exhibition helped her establish herself as an artist.
PREP.
as
He has now established his reputation as a popular musician.
He has now established his reputation as a popular musician.
PHRASES
become/get established
The festival has become established as one of the town''s annual events.
The festival has become established as one of the town''s annual events.
3. make certain of sth
ADV.
conclusively, definitely | empirically
VERB + ESTABLISH
attempt to, seek to, try to
Police are still trying to establish the identity of the dead man.
Police are still trying to establish the identity of the dead man.
help (to) | be able to | be possible to | be difficult to | be important to
PHRASES
an attempt/effort to establish sth