a|chiev´er

a|chiev´er
a|chieve «uh CHEEV», verb, a|chieved, a|chiev|ing.
–v.t.
1. to carry out to a successful end; accomplish; do: »

Did you achieve all that you expected to today? He soon learned that you cannot achieve much without work. ... they would concentrate their resources to achieve an efficient means of delivery (New York Herald Tribune).

SYNONYM(S): complete, effect, execute, perform.
2. to reach by one's own efforts; get by effort: »

He achieved fame as a swimmer. Newton and Einstein achieved distinction in mathematics.

SYNONYM(S): gain, attain, win.
–v.i.
to bring about a result intended: »

Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait (Longfellow).

[< Old French achever < Vulgar Latin accapāre < Latin ad- to + caput a head]
a|chiev´a|ble, asj.
a|chiev´er, noun.

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