Question 1 · Quick check
achieve
CEFRA2
/əˈt͡ʃiːv/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To succeed in reaching a goal or getting a result.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo carry out successfully; to accomplish.
Examples
We must achieve our aim at any price.
With hard work, you can achieve all your personal goals.
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo conclude, finish, especially successfully.
To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.
To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.
More examples
In contextYou cannot achieve the impossible without attempting the absurd.
You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.
achieve goals
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Origin
verb
From Middle English achieven, acheven, from Anglo-Norman achever, Old French achever, achiever et al., apparently from Late Latin *accapāre, from ad (“to”) + caput (“head”) + -ō (verbal suffix), or alternatively a construction based on Old French chief (“head”). Compare Catalan, Occitan, Portuguese and Spanish acabar, French achever.