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reestablish

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃ//

KK: /riːˈɛstəblɪʃ/

verb
Definition

To bring something back to a previous state or condition after it has been lost or disrupted.


Example

The organization aims to reestablish its presence in the community after the recent changes.


Tense Forms

Past: reestablished

Past Participle: reestablished


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we need to reestablish our study group for the semester.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! It really helped us last time.
Sloth A
Yeah, I feel like we were more motivated together.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Let’s set up a meeting to discuss it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restore
reinstate
reaffirm
Antonyms
disband
dissolve
destroy
Root Explanation

Reestablish → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "stablish" (from Latin "stabilire", meaning to make firm or stable). The word "reestablish" means to make something firm or stable again after it has been disrupted or removed.

Memory Tip

Think of making something stable 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'stablish' relates to making something firm.

Visually Confused Words
establish
unestablish
establisher
established
superestablish
reabolish
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