achieve
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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to bring to a successful conclusion; accomplish; attain
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to gain as by hard work or effort
to achieve success
Related Words
See do 1.
Other Word Forms
- achievable adjective
- achiever noun
- outachieve verb (used with object)
- preachieved adjective
- superachiever noun
- unachievable adjective
- unachieved adjective
- well-achieved adjective
Etymology
Origin of achieve
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English acheven, from Old French achever “to finish,” from phrase a chef “to (the) head,” i.e., “to conclusion”; chief
Example Sentences
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The spread of this new orthodoxy shouldn’t be surprising, for as the author notes, “insatiability is a defining feature of moral crusades. As crusaders achieve victories, they expand the scope of their crusade.”
The company achieved strong bookings in the U.S. and a “record” in Europe, it said.
From Barron's
While homeownership was a top component of achieving the American dream for older generations, in Ipsos surveys, young Americans say they prioritize “freedom” instead, he noted.
From MarketWatch
"It's unbelievable what I was able to achieve. What's really helping me to be there all the time is the focus that I'm having," Sabalenka said.
From BBC
Sheikh Mohammed emphasised Qatar's support for "all efforts aimed at reducing escalation and achieving peaceful solutions in a manner that enhances security and stability in the region", the Qatari foreign ministry said.
From Barron's
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