Accomplish
/əˈkɒmplɪʃ/
Definitions
To bring something to a successful conclusion; to achieve.
/əˈkɒmplɪʃ/
To achieve or complete successfully.
They accomplished the task ahead of schedule.
💡 Simply: To finish something successfully.
More Examples
She finally accomplished her lifelong dream.
How It's Used
"She accomplished her goal of becoming a doctor."
"He accomplished a lot despite the challenges."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Accomplish a feat
To achieve a remarkable or impressive accomplishment.
"The athlete accomplished a feat of incredible strength."
From Old French acomplir, from a- + complir "to fulfill," from Latin complere "to fill up," from com- + plere "to fill."
The word has been used in a similar sense since the Middle English period, often emphasizing the completion of a significant undertaking.
Memory tip
Think of 'complete' and 'plish' (a made-up suffix suggesting completion).
Word Origin
"to fill completely"