achieve
verb (used with object)
to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish.
have achieved
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present perfectof achieve.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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"I'm so proud of our branch and all our members, and what we have achieved together. We dared to dream and those dreams have come true."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
This year's stats also show that female students have achieved higher pass rates at all levels than their male counterparts.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The married stars of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” have achieved an unprecedented level of success as a pair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“We certainly wouldn’t be here today — we wouldn’t have achieved anything — without the journey we’ve shared with these players,” the coach continued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
I'd have achieved nothing and given them far too much information about myself.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
