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Attained

/əˈteɪnd/

To gain (an object or desired result).

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verb
  1. 1

    To gain (an object or desired result).

    "To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day."

  2. 2

    To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).

  3. 3

    To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc.

  4. 4

    To get at the knowledge of.

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a goal) Having been achieved or reached.

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WordDefinition
earned(marketing) Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits.

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earnedverb(marketing) Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits.
achievedverb(of a goal or status) Having been reached, attained or accomplished.
achievingnounAn achievement; the process of achieving something.
achieveverb(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
accomplishedverbHaving many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
becomeverb(copulative, rather formal, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).
comeverbTo move toward the speaker.
meetverbTo make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
completedverbFinished.
doneverb(African-American Vernacular, Southern US, Cockney, auxiliary verb, taking a past tense) Used in forming the perfective aspect; have.
wonverb(archaic or obsolete, regional) To live, remain.
receivedverbGenerally accepted as correct or true.
reachverb(intransitive) To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
delivered(in combination) That has been, or will be, delivered in a specific manner.
fulfilledverbEmotionally satisfied; feeling a sense of fulfilment.
reachesnounThe extreme limits
respectedDeserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
collected(not comparable) Gathered together.
honoured(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.
satisfiedIn a state of satisfaction.

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