Achieve
/əˈtʃiːv/
Definitions
To accomplish something successfully.
/əˈtʃiːv/
To successfully bring about or reach a desired goal.
He achieved his dream of becoming a doctor.
💡 Simply: To get something done successfully.
More Examples
They achieved great success in their business venture.
How It's Used
"The company achieved its sales targets for the quarter."
"She achieved high marks on her exams."
Idioms & expressions
achieve great things
To accomplish significant accomplishments.
"She is determined to achieve great things in her career."
From Old French achever "to finish, complete", from a prefix *ad- "to" + chef "head, chief", ultimately of Germanic origin.
The word has been used consistently since the Middle Ages, evolving from its initial meaning of 'to finish' to the broader sense of accomplishment.
Memory tip
Think of 'achieve' as 'a chief' who successfully leads their team to a goal.