What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fix
Example
I need to fix my bike before I can ride it again. [fix: verb]
Example
Let's fix a date for our next meeting. [fix: verb]
Example
He used screws to fix the shelf to the wall. [fix: verb]
establish
Example
They established a new company last year. [establish: verb]
Example
We need to establish a clear process for handling customer complaints. [establish: verb]
Example
The study aims to establish a link between diet and health. [establish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fix is more commonly used in everyday language, while establish is more commonly used in professional or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fix and establish?
Establish is generally considered more formal than fix, although both words can be used in professional or formal contexts depending on the situation.
