accomplish

Synonym Chooser

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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • Trades, mechanisms and player rights are standard in other American sports but require a steep learning curve to confidently discuss player movement and squad building: two topics that generate discussion more than almost anything achieved on the field.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The president has also not ruled out the idea of using the military to achieve it.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Parents and school boards have broad discretion to fulfill that important responsibility.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The bookstore’s popularity has allowed Lewis, who is a longtime practitioner in the field of Afrocentric mental health, to fulfill a dream.
    Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Fortunately for local fans, these Kraftwerk dates include a stop in the Bay Area.. Kraftwerk, featuring electro music icon Ralf Hütter, performs April 18 at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Trenitalia performed well in the booking experience, reliability and traveler experience categories.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • There was a tiny cell, its walls painted deep red and carved with graffiti, where prisoners who were to be executed were kept.
    Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The mission went forward, was executed flawlessly, and Walton was returned to safety.
    Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • So what exactly has Trump and his administration done around immigration?
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • So, if customers won’t directly tell brands what’s wrong, what can those brands do to remedy the situation?
    Tom Lewis, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The officials will help Trump run the Pentagon as his nominees for top roles make their way through Congressional confirmation.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Such cases bring home the importance of mutually respectful communication when making such requests.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But whether his proposals are ultimately implemented by federal agencies in the face of legal challenges remains to be seen.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, his administration could implement additional measures to dismantle the financial networks of these organizations.
    Anna Lagos, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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