achieve

[uh-cheev] / əˈtʃiv /

VERB

bring to successful conclusion; reach a goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish attain bring about carry out complete conclude do earn enact end gain manage obtain produce reach realize resolve settle sign solve win work out

STRONG

acquire actualize cap close consummate deliver discharge dispatch effect effectuate execute finish fulfill get negotiate perfect perform procure score seal

WEAK

bring off bring to pass carry through earn wings follow through get done rack up see through wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon begin commence depart destroy fail forfeit give up halt ignore leave lose miss neglect not finish pass question spend start stop unsettle wonder

STRONG

bear create detain forget hold imprison keep open retain surrender unseal yield

Example Sentences

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It’s not just me, but I’ve been very keen to achieve that and to help others to be respected and feel included in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal

The PA was committed to negotiations – non-violent means – to achieve its goal.

From BBC

A blood test which looks for multiple types of cancer has failed to achieve its key objective in a major NHS trial, the company has announced.

From BBC

“I will have achieved something unique and cool with the Olympics,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

As this does not achieve the aim Mercedes' opponents wanted, the signs are the other companies may even vote against the proposal that came out of their own campaign.

From BBC

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