attain
verb (used with object)
to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain.
has attained
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present perfectof attain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Regardless of what goes into the McRib or how it’s priced, the sandwich has attained a status that arguably makes it the most celebrated limited-time item in fast-food history.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
In the 33 years since it was first announced and the two decades since construction started, the GEM has attained near-mythic status.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
In the years since that memorable trip to the RSC, Sir Kenneth has attained theatrical and cinematic heights most actors can only dream of.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
One of Lee’s strengths is the wisdom she has attained with age, her supporters say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2023
Its capacity is now equal to the production of over four hundred locomotives annually, and it has attained the rank of the largest locomotive works in the world.
From Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works by Matthew Baird
