English · Common Verbs
achieve
/əˈtʃiːv/
[/əˈtʃiːv/]
succeed in doing
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Definition
To succeed in doing or getting something after effort.
Example
With years of hard training, she finally achieved her dream of running a marathon.
With years of hard training, she finally achieved her dream of running a marathon.
Etymology
From Old French 'achever' (to bring to a head), from 'a chief' (to a head).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in goal-setting, education, and motivational contexts.