achieve

achieve is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈtʃi:v/
• SAMPA: /@"tSi:v/
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Verb

Plain form achieve

Third-person singular achieves

Past tense achieved

Past participle achieved

Present participle achieving

1. (transitive) If you achieve success or a goal, you have completed what you planned to do or have a good result.

   She achieved a grade of 98% in her English class.

Synonyms

• do
• reach
• realize/realise
• complete

Related words

• achievable
• unachievable
• achievement
• achiever

See also

• archive