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Attained

Verb / ʌˈteɪnd / Another word for attained — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to succeed in reaching or achieving something

Synonyms & similar words

achieve hit make accomplish gain reach discover strike attain accomplished achieved reached gained acquired earned secured obtained won procured captured reaped realized fulfilled completed finished concluded ended terminated closed

Synonyms by register

Formal

achieved accomplished realized fulfilled

Informal

got reached scored nabbed

Literary

gained wrought procured

Antonyms

failed missed lost surrendered forfeited abandoned

Common collocations

  • attained proficiency
  • attained enlightenment
  • attained success
  • attained a goal
  • attained a high level
  • attained maturity
  • attained a certain age

Word family

noun attainment
verb attain
adjective attainable

Usage note

Attained is often used to describe reaching a goal, level, or state of being. It implies effort or a process leading to the achievement.

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Example sentences

  1. She attained her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
  2. He attained the highest score in the class.
  3. We can attain success by working hard.
  4. They hope to attain their financial goals by saving money.
  5. The company has attained a high level of success in the market.

Quotes

  • Success is not something you attain, it is something you attract by the person you become. - Jim Rohn
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The only way to attain true happiness is to understand and embrace the power of detachment. - Mimi Novic

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