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attained

[uh-teynd] / əˈteɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
acquired
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captured collected seized
STRONG
accomplished earned gained gathered learned obtained reached realized secured won
Antonyms
WEAK
deprived forfeited lost
ADJECTIVE
complete
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entire full perfect sweeping
STRONG
accomplished achieved compassed concluded consummate done down effected ended executed realized terminated
WEAK
all over all over but the shouting all-embracing all-inclusive done with fini finished off full-fledged home free plenary that's it through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incomplete part
STRONG
unfinished
WEAK
defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short wanting
ADJECTIVE
fulfilled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
realized satisfied
STRONG
accomplished achieved actualized compassed concluded consummated crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished gratified matured obtained perfected performed pleased reached
WEAK
brought about brought to a close carried out made good put into effect
Antonyms
WEAK
disappointed incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsatisfied
ADJECTIVE
gratified
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplished achieved actualized compassed concluded consummated content crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished matured obtained
WEAK
brought about brought to a close carried out happy made good perf
Antonyms
STRONG
depressed unhappy
ADJECTIVE
realized
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished completed executed finished performed
STRONG
achieved actualized concluded consummated done materialized substantiated
Antonyms
WEAK
incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsubstantiated

Example Sentences

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“He attained absolute power and lost sight of the goal,” said milk farmer Imre Barna, 32, standing in front of a stall selling “Make Hungary Great Again” T-shirts with Orbán’s picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

They attained all their military objectives but were forced to withdraw by President Eisenhower of the United States.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He had attained the rank of Hujjat al-Islam, but was presented as ayatollah -- a higher rank held by his father and by revolutionary leader Ruhollah Khomeini -- upon his appointment as supreme leader.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Aaron Bay-Schuck, Warner’s CEO, thinks that approach will help propel Batson to heights attained by one conspicuous former teen star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

In contrast, many islands with intensive agriculture attained population densities exceeding 120 per square mile.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond