established

Meaning

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Set up on a firm or permanent basis; having existed for a long time and therefore recognized.

Example Sentences

Democracy was established under strong leadership.

BPSC was established in 1972.

Synonyms

founded, set up, instituted, created, formed, built

Entry 1

founded, set up, instituted, created

Entry 2

founded, created, instituted, formed, set up, built

Antonyms

abolished, destroyed, dismantled, eliminated, dissolved, closed

Entry 1

abolished, destroyed, dismantled, eliminated

Entry 2

dismantled, abolished, destroyed, dissolved, eliminated, closed