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- pronunciation:
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teIn
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
attains, attaining, attained |
definition 1: |
to gain or achieve through work.
I will attain my goal of becoming a doctor.- synonyms:
- achieve, gain, get, obtain, realize
- similar words:
- earn, effect, hit, secure, win
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definition 2: |
to arrive at or reach.
He will soon attain the age of twenty.The climbers attained the summit.- synonyms:
- accomplish, achieve, reach
- similar words:
- gain, hit
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related words: |
accomplish, acquire, obtain, realize, score |
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derivation: |
attainable (adj.) |
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