achieve
achieve definition
achieve (ə c̸hēv′)
transitive verb achieved achieved′, achieving achiev′·ing
- to do; succeed in doing; accomplish
- to get or reach by exertion; attain; gain to achieve one's goals
Etymology: ME acheven < OFr achever, to finish < a-, to + chief, head: see chief
intransitive verb
to bring about a desired result; succeed
Related Forms:
- achievable achiev′·able adjective
- achiever achiev′·er noun
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