All 6 Uses of
establish
in
Emma
- He quitted the militia and engaged in trade, having brothers already established in a good way in London, which afforded him a favourable opening.
Chpt 1.1-2established = settled
- You understand the force of influence pretty well, Harriet; but I would have you so firmly established in good society, as to be independent even of Hartfield and Miss Woodhouse.
Chpt 1.3-4established = set with a good reputation
- Harriet's cheerful look and manner established hers: she came back, not to think of Mr. Martin, but to talk of Mr. Elton.†
Chpt 1.7-8
- …to accommodate a whist club established among the gentlemen and half-gentlemen of the place.
Chpt 2.5-6 *established = created and maintained
- I think, Miss Woodhouse, you and I must establish a musical club, and have regular weekly meetings at your house, or ours.†
Chpt 2.13-14
- People of the name of Tupman, very lately settled there, and encumbered with many low connexions, but giving themselves immense airs, and expecting to be on a footing with the old established families.
Chpt 2.17-18established = set with a good reputation
Definition:
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(establish as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place