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a·chieve

achieve

 
 
pronunciation:
chiv
part of speech: verb
inflections: achieves, achieving, achieved
definition 1: to do or carry out successfully; accomplish.
She achieved everything she wanted to as class president.
 
synonyms:
accomplish, attain, carry off, execute, perform, realize
antonyms:
fail
similar words:
complete, conclude, dispatch, effect, finish, perfect
definition 2: to get by trying hard.
She achieved a good grade on her math test.
synonyms:
attain, gain, obtain, realize
antonyms:
fail, miss
similar words:
account, earn, get, secure, win, wrest
derivations: achievable (adj.), achiever (n.)