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 said achieving that would be a "very big challenge".

From BBC

Talking about achieving wider recognition in his 70s he said: "I think I've had my day, though it came much later."

From BBC

Although he does not yet know whether he passed the exam, Mr Narvil said taking it head already achieved its purpose.

From BBC

“Whatever they want to achieve will happen earlier because they started earlier,” Jackson says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We still have to win so many games to achieve what we want," added the Spaniard.

From Barron's