achieve

[uh-cheev] / əˈtʃiv /

VERB

bring to successful conclusion; reach a goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish attain bring about carry out complete conclude do earn enact end gain manage obtain produce reach realize resolve settle sign solve win work out

STRONG

acquire actualize cap close consummate deliver discharge dispatch effect effectuate execute finish fulfill get negotiate perfect perform procure score seal

WEAK

bring off bring to pass carry through earn wings follow through get done rack up see through wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon begin commence depart destroy fail forfeit give up halt ignore leave lose miss neglect not finish pass question spend start stop unsettle wonder

STRONG

bear create detain forget hold imprison keep open retain surrender unseal yield

Example Sentences

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He achieved a third in some modules at university, but was reassured this would not affect his final grade "too much".

From BBC

Each defence is given a score out of five they must achieve depending on their importance.

From BBC

Even so he intends to abandon the current NASA-centric Artemis approach once the initial landing is achieved.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I can confirm the intent was achieved,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the company is going to need to spend aggressively to achieve its goal.

From MarketWatch