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Achieves

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

Definition

to successfully bring about or accomplish a desired goal or result

Synonyms & similar words

accomplish attain achieve reach accomplish attain gain succeed win earn obtain acquire reach realize fulfill complete finish execute perform manage effect

Synonyms by register

Formal

accomplishes attains realizes fulfills

Informal

pulls off manages gets done makes it

Literary

procures secures effectuates

Antonyms

fails misses loses neglects forfeits aborts

Common collocations

  • achieves success
  • achieves goals
  • achieves victory
  • achieves a balance
  • achieves a breakthrough
  • achieves recognition
  • achieves a result

Word family

noun achievement
verb achieve
adjective achievable

Usage note

Often used with abstract nouns like 'success', 'goals', or 'results'. Be mindful of the context; 'achieve' implies effort and successful completion.

Example sentences

  1. He achieves his dreams through hard work and determination.
  2. She hopes to achieve her goals by studying every day.
  3. They were able to achieve success by working together as a team.
  4. He finally achieved his goal of running a marathon.
  5. She is determined to achieve her dreams no matter what obstacles come her way.

Quotes

  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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