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Achieve

/əˈtʃiːv/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

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📖 Definitions of "Achieve"

verb

1
To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.
2
To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
3
To conclude, finish, especially successfully.
4
To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.

🔄 Synonyms of "Achieve"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
attainverb	(transitive) To gain (an object or desired result).
reachverb	(intransitive) To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
accomplishverb	(transitive) To finish successfully.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Achieve"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
attainverb	(transitive) To gain (an object or desired result).
accomplishverb	(transitive) To finish successfully.
reachverb	(intransitive) To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
attainmentnoun	The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by exertion or effort.
attainedverb	(of a goal) Having been achieved or reached.
achievementnoun	The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
accomplishmentnoun	Something accomplished; an achievement.
gainverb	(intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
arriveverb	(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.
undertakeverb	(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
obtainverb	(transitive) To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
furtherancenoun	The act of furthering or helping forward; assistance towards something desired.
acquireverb	(transitive) To get.
improveverb	(transitive) To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
gettingnoun	The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
enterverb	(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
accomplishedverb	Having many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
acquisitionnoun	The act or process of acquiring.
becomeverb	(copulative, rather formal, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).