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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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But if there is one Chili Peppers single that has attained divine feel-good hit status, it’s “Can’t Stop.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Those goals, he argued, were "scoped and reasonable objectives that can be attained."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Even so, beef-industry officials say the herd is unlikely to reach levels attained prior to 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 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 the Wayles house, Betty Hemings came to occupy a position that few enslaved women attained.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.