achieve
verb (used with object)
to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish.
achieves
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present tense formof achieve (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It also has a ranked-choice voting system, meaning that if none of the four candidates on the ballot achieves a majority—likely—the state won’t tabulate final results until Nov. 18.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
Committing to three more years means her legacy may now be defined by what she achieves next.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
By combining two advanced microscopy techniques, the instrument achieves a resolution of approximately 120 nanometers, an unprecedented level of detail for an approach that does not require fluorescent labels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
If it achieves that, the spacecraft will then attempt to deploy satellites designed to expand the company's already massive satellite internet constellation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
A wish that continually approaches but never achieves fulfillment.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
