Synonyms for

Achieve

Verb / ʌˈtʃi:v / Another word for achieve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to successfully reach a goal or accomplish a task

Synonyms & similar words

accomplish attain reach attain accomplish succeed reach gain obtain acquire fulfill realize complete win earn score get procure secure perform execute finish

Synonyms by register

Formal

accomplish attain realize fulfill

Informal

pull off manage score get

Literary

procure effect gain

Antonyms

fail lose miss neglect surrender forfeit

Common collocations

  • achieve success
  • achieve goals
  • achieve results
  • achieve a balance
  • achieve a breakthrough
  • achieve a consensus
  • achieve a victory

Word family

noun achievement
verb achieve
adjective achievable

Usage note

Often used with abstract nouns like 'goals', 'success', or 'results'. Be mindful of using it with concrete objects unless the context implies overcoming difficulty to obtain them.

Example sentences

  1. She was able to achieve her goal of winning the race.
  2. It takes a lot of hard work to achieve success.
  3. I hope to achieve good grades in school this year.
  4. The team was finally able to achieve victory after a long losing streak.
  5. He worked hard to achieve his dream of owning his own business.

Quotes

  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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