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be established

VERB
lie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belong exist prevail remain spread stretch
STRONG
be beset extend occupy reach
WEAK
be beside be buried be even be fixed be found be interred be level be located be on be placed be seated be smooth have its seat in
VERB
occupy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cover establish fill hold inhabit involve keep maintain own populate remain sit stay
STRONG
dwell ensconce people permeate pervade possess tenant utilize
WEAK
be in command be in residence live in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon depart desert forget ignore leave move
WEAK
not use
VERB
pass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept adopt approve authorize carry establish ratify
STRONG
decree engage ordain pledge promise sanction undertake validate
WEAK
be ordained be sanctioned become law become ratified become valid vote in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disagree disallow invalidate refuse reject renounce repudiate
STRONG
break cancel veto
WEAK
be willing fail fall behind get live lose receive take

Example Sentences

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Albares rejected the allegation, saying: "The information I myself have requested indicates that no link can be established between Saif Abu Keshek and Hamas".

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

It calls for a "minimum of four" hubs should be established at "existing sites" within the first year of the next government taking the office.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The state government established what was called a “concurrency doctrine,” instituting strict requirements for infrastructure development—water, sewer, schooling—that had to be established before construction permits were granted.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Eventually, a permanent settlement of sorts will be established, acting as a base camp for future expeditions deeper into space.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Therefore there had to be established in the minds of all present a vivid picture of mankind under oppression.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright