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- pronunciation:
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teIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
attains, attaining, attained |
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").
As our grandmother aged, she attained to wisdom and grace.- similar words:
- aspire
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related words: |
succeed |
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derivation: |
attainable (adj.) |
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