attain

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

Pronunciation

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Verb

Plain form attain

Third-person singular attains

Past tense attained

Past participle attained

Present participle attaining

1. Someone attains a status if they reach it and start to have that status.

   My brother attained first place in the race.

   After 4 years at university, she attained her degree.