establish oneself

VERB

dwell

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bide exist hole up inhabit reside squat

STRONG

abide bunk continue crash flop locate lodge nest occupy park perch quarter remain rent rest room roost settle sojourn stay stop tarry tenant

WEAK

hang one's hat hang out keep house make one's home pitch tent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

move

STRONG

advance depart go leave

VERB

stay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue delay hang last linger remain reside settle stand stick around stop

STRONG

abide bide bunk dally endure halt hover lag loiter nest outstay pause perch procrastinate reprieve respite roost sojourn squat sweat tarry

WEAK

hang about hang around hang in hang out hold the fort put down roots sit tight stay out stay put sweat it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance depart go hurry leave move rush

STRONG

carry on complete finish push

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There are no legal requirements about how and where bodies should be stored, and no qualifications are needed to establish oneself as a funeral director.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The key to influence in any White House is simply to establish oneself as the President’s most important adviser.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 14, 2016

“In order to establish oneself, I believe you need a peculiar draw, something exciting and novel.”

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2011

establish oneself

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