achieve
Pronounced:
/əˈtʃi:v/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
achieves; achieved; achiev·ingMeaning:
1 [+ obj] : to get or reach (something) by working hard ▪ This year, our company was able to achieve [=accomplish, attain] all of its production goals. ▪ He worked hard and achieved success. [=became successful] ▪ a diet that achieves dramatic results ▪ With much practice, she has achieved a high level of skill. ▪ They achieved high scores on their math tests.
2 [no obj] : to become successful : to reach a goal ▪ We give students the skills they need in order to achieve in college.
2 [no obj] : to become successful : to reach a goal ▪ We give students the skills they need in order to achieve in college.
—achiev·able /əˈtʃi:vəbə/ adjective [more achiev*able; most achiev*able] ▪ achievable goals
/əˈtʃi:vəbə/ adjective [more achiev*able; most achiev*able] ▪ achievable goals