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ac·com·plish

accomplish

 
 
pronunciation:
kam plihsh
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Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: accomplishes, accomplishing, accomplished
definition 1: to succeed in doing or finishing, esp. something that requires effort.
We have two more tasks to accomplish before we're done.He'd been meaning to paint the garage for weeks and was happy to have accomplished that on Sunday.Members of Congress congratulated themselves on accomplishing the passage of this historic bill.I didn't feel very well yesterday and didn't accomplish anything.
synonyms:
achieve, carry out, do
similar words:
attain, complete, conclude, crown, discharge, dispatch, execute, finish, fulfill, hack, perform
definition 2: to successfully reach or proceed through.
She wanted to play this difficult piece perfectly, and her new piano teacher helped her accomplish this goal.
synonyms:
achieve, attain, reach
definition 3: to cause to happen.
These changes cannot be accomplished in so little time.The boss expects us to accomplish certain results.
synonyms:
effect
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