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assess	to set or establish the amount of. [1/3 definitions]
base¹	to establish or construct on a particular basis or foundation. [1/7 definitions]
colonize	to establish a settlement on (a distant territory) and begin to rule.
found²	to set up or create; establish.
fund	to establish a source of funds for. [1/4 definitions]
garrison	to establish a military position in. [1/4 definitions]
ground¹	to make the basis for; establish. [1/9 definitions]
organize	to establish or make arrangements for. [1/3 definitions]
set	to establish. [1/19 definitions]
set up	to establish; to do what needs to be done in order to begin (something). [1/2 definitions]

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