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achieve


Main Entry: achieve
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈchēv\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): achieved; achiev·ing
Etymology: Middle English acheven, from Anglo-French achever to finish, from a- (from Latin ad-) + chef end, head — more at chief
Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to carry out successfully : accomplish <achieve a gradual increase in production>
2 : to get or attain as the result of exertion : reach <achieved a high degree of skill> <achieved greatness>intransitive verb : to attain a desired end or aim : become successful

synonyms see perform

— achiev·able \-ˈchē-və-bəl\ adjective

— achiev·er noun


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