'establish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'establir,' where 'est-' meant 'to make' and 'ablir' meant 'to stand or place.'

'establir' transformed into the Middle English word 'establissen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'establish.'

Initially, it meant 'to make firm or stable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set up or found something.'