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a·chieve

achieve

 
 
pronunciation:
chiv
part of speech: verb
inflections: achieves, achieving, achieved
definition: When you achieve something, you get it or make it happen by trying very hard. When you reach a goal or finish something that is important to you, it means that you have achieved it.
Diego's mom wanted to be able to run in a race. She was so happy when she achieved her goal. She ran in her first race yesterday.
 
synonyms:
accomplish, fulfill, perform, realize
antonyms:
fail
similar words:
complete, conclude, effect, finish, perfect
derivations: achievable (adj.), achiever (n.)