Achieved
/əˈtʃiːvd/
verbIntermediateVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
To accomplish or successfully complete something undertaken
/əˈtʃiːvd/
verbneutralIntermediate
General
To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective or end
She has achieved great success in her career.
More Examples
2
They achieved their goal of climbing the mountain.
How It's Used
General
"He finally achieved his dream of becoming an astronaut."
From Old French 'achever' meaning 'to complete', from Latin 'ad caput' meaning 'to the head'.
Used in Middle English texts to describe the completion of tasks.
Memory tip
Imagine a chef achieving a perfect dish.
Practice
Base: achieve
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Usage
80%Spoken
20%Written