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- pronunciation:
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chiv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
achieves, achieving, achieved |
definition 1: |
to reach or carry through successfully; accomplish.
They worked hard to achieve their goals.
- synonyms:
- accomplish, attain, carry off, execute, fulfill, perform, realize
- antonyms:
- fail
- similar words:
- actualize, complete, conclude, crown, dispatch, effect, effectuate, expedite, finish, hack, perfect, procure
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definition 2: |
to bring about as a result of one's cumulative efforts.
The fighter Muhammad Ali achieved greatness in his sport.Through rigorous testing of our products, we are confident that we have achieved excellence.- synonyms:
- acquire, attain, gain, manage, obtain, procure, realize
- antonyms:
- fail, miss
- similar words:
- account, earn, fulfill, get, secure, win, wrest
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related words: |
average, execute, gain, hit, manage, materialize, pass, pitch, reach, realize, score |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to be successful or produce results.
The teachers are dedicated to helping their students achieve.He hates to be idle and is not happy unless he is achieving.- synonyms:
- produce
- similar words:
- make the grade, perform, produce, succeed
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related words: |
arrive |
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derivations: |
achievable (adj.), achiever (n.) |
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