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Definition of achieve

achieve

/əˈtʃiːv/
a · chieve
Adjective:achievable
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Past Simple:achieved
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Past Participle:achieved
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Present Participle:achieving
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achieve Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective, level, or result through effort, skill, or courage.

Example

"The research team worked tirelessly for five years to achieve a breakthrough in renewable energy storage."

2

To be successful or attain a high level of performance, especially in academic or professional pursuits.

Example

"Students are given individualized support and mentorship so that every learner can achieve."

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• Rhymes for achieve

• Nearby Words

ache
achievability
achievable
achieve
achievement
achiever
achillea

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French achever ('to finish or accomplish'), derived from the phrase a chief (venir) meaning '(to come) to a head', ultimately from Latin caput ('head').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achieve. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achieve
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