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The present tense form of 'establish' is establish or establishes. Example: She establishes new connections in her industry. (She establishes new connections in her industry.)
Definition of “establish”
- to set up or create something, typically a company, organization, or system
- to achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | establish |
| Present Continuous | establishing |
| Present Perfect | established |
Example
He establishes new policies.
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She establishes a positive work environment.
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They are establishing a new department.
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We are establishing partnerships with other organizations.
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He has established a strong customer base.
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She has established a successful career.
establish Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | establish |
| Singular Second Person (You) | establish |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | establishes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | establish |
Example
I establish my own rules.
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You establish your own goals.
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He establishes a new company.
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She establishes a strong reputation.
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It establishes a new standard.
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We establish our own guidelines.
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You establish your own principles.
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They establish their own procedures.
