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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
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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 a perfect example of what international collaboration can achieve."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

You think every time you achieve something or have success that you’ll be happy, but then the goalposts move.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

They said their “very rough” estimate calls for between $5 trillion and $13 trillion in capital expenditures to achieve Musk’s plan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Low-cost autonomous battle systems, missiles, and interceptor missiles have dominated those conflicts, with combatants looking to add more autonomous systems and counter-drone systems to achieve technical superiority.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Then what do you hope to achieve with this protest, Moss? What do you want to happen?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro