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Attains

/əˈteɪnz/

To gain (an object or desired result).

📖 Definitions of "Attains"

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.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Attains"

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WordDefinition
achieveverb(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
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.
accomplishverb(transitive) To finish successfully.
arrive atverbTo reach (a destination)
makeverb(transitive) To create.
reachverb(intransitive) To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
hitverb(heading, physical) To strike.
accomplishesverb(transitive) To finish successfully.
achievesverb(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
acquiresverb(transitive) To get.
becomesverb(copulative, rather formal, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).
collectsverb(transitive) To gather together; amass.
compliesverbTo yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
fulfilsverbBritish standard spelling of fulfill.
gainsnoun(bodybuilding) Increase in muscle mass.
gathersverbTo collect normally separate things.
getsverb(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
hitsnoun(military, slang, dated) Acronym of herrings in tomato sauce.
meetsverbTo make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
metverb(obsolete, impersonal) To dream; to occur (to one) in a dream.

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