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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They began to feature young men who would go on to achieve sporting greatness.
From BBC
When she shared her hopes with family, they asked her how she was going to achieve the ambition, prompting her to do an online search on the movie cast.
From BBC
There is a long way to go if that is to be the case - and precious little time to achieve it.
From BBC
"We're mixing it with the very best in winter sport. I think we can be really excited about what we've achieved."
From BBC
But some activists point out that this is not a competition: There should be room for victims of both fires to see their concerns addressed and achieve accountability.
From Los Angeles Times
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