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at·tain
 attain
- pronunciation:
teIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
attained, attaining, attains |
| definition 1: |
to achieve through effort.
Education will help you attain your goals.She worked hard to attain her position in the company.
- synonyms:
- achieve, acquire, compass, gain, get, obtain, realize
- similar words:
- actualize, earn, effect, hit, procure, secure, win
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| definition 2: |
to arrive at or reach successfully.
The nation struggled to attain independence.Serving in the Navy helped him attain maturity.- synonyms:
- accomplish, achieve, arrive at, reach
- similar words:
- crown, gain, hit
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| related words: |
accomplish, acquire, fulfill, make, materialize, obtain, realize, score |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to achieve or reach something (usu. fol. by to).
She attained to wisdom and grace.- similar words:
- aspire
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| related words: |
succeed |
| derivation: |
attainable (adj.) |
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