accomplish

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How does the verb accomplish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accomplish are achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How are the words achieve and accomplish related?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might discharge be a better fit than accomplish?

The synonyms discharge and accomplish are sometimes interchangeable, but discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How do effect and achieve relate to one another, in the sense of accomplish?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When can execute be used instead of accomplish?

While in some cases nearly identical to accomplish, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

In what contexts can fulfill take the place of accomplish?

The words fulfill and accomplish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When could perform be used to replace accomplish?

The words perform and accomplish can be used in similar contexts, but perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • Launched at 1871 eight years ago, Cameo exploded in popularity during the pandemic, achieving a $1 billion unicorn valuation in 2021 before struggling and downsizing in the post-pandemic landscape.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • High earning Gen Z consider a strong work-life balance to be a firm signifier of wealth and 41 percent are aspiring to achieve that in the next two years.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While not for everyone, this lifestyle allows some workers to fulfill their travel dreams.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Obermann is set to fulfill a role at another, undisclosed music company following his departure in March.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Variety has learned exclusively that the ceremony will perform a special tribute of the iconic songs of the James Bond franchise at Sunday’s Academy Awards in honor of longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received Honorary Oscars at the past Governors Awards.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
  • According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • His role was to judge who had executed the best guest bedroom makeover — Christina and her design team or her competition: her first ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, 43, and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, 37.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • This results in a situation where all the major decisions and ideas come directly from the leader, and the team is there just to execute the executive’s orders.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Brown revealed her new platinum blonde ‘do at the start of the month, before giving her locks their red carpet debut at Sunday’s 2025 SAG Awards.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The extraditions were done at the request of the U.S. government as President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
  • But Dylan Mulvaney, as usual, is making the most of the moment.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Any reconstruction plan will be impossible to implement without a deal on the second phase, including an agreement on who will govern Gaza in the long term.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The Trump administration in recent weeks has moved to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), implementing a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, leading to significant operational disruptions.
    A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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