achieve

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How does the verb achieve contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of achieve are accomplish, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might accomplish be a better fit than achieve?

While in some cases nearly identical to achieve, accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

In what contexts can discharge take the place of achieve?

The meanings of discharge and achieve largely overlap; however, discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How are the words effect and achieve related?

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

effected sweeping reforms

When could execute be used to replace achieve?

The words execute and achieve are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

When is fulfill a more appropriate choice than achieve?

The synonyms fulfill and achieve are sometimes interchangeable, but fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When would perform be a good substitute for achieve?

In some situations, the words perform and achieve are roughly equivalent. However, perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of achieve Today, the Pi 5 board achieves what may be its final form: a version with 16GB of RAM, available for $120. Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025 Countless groups can boast of achieving widespread commercial success, though few can claim to register a greater impact than Kraftwerk. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 The Jets are winning his minutes 8-2 at five-on-five, although it’s taken some unsustainable shooting and save percentages to achieve that. Murat Ates, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Even those who do achieve glory are making the switch. Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for achieve 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieve
Verb
  • An expansion of options and price range with Zero EVs are unquestionably expensive, and Honda says its new Zero platform will attain 300 miles (482 km) of range in all forms (SUV and Saloon) at a base level.
    Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Individual countries may attain mastery of different pieces, but like-minded states will need to work together to assemble the full puzzle and keep it out of the reach of authoritarian states.
    Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Sacramento has won seven in a row under interim coach Doug Christie, who took the helm when Mike Brown was fired Dec. 27.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Prior to this year, Lamar Jackson had won 2 playoff games and 2 MVP awards.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Still, the project gained regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration in May for its drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Try The Whisky Exchange, Cognac Expert, or Master of Malt As consumer interest in authentic, high-quality spirits grows, artisanal cognac producers are gaining recognition.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • According to the release, the company in recent years has expanded its ability to fulfill customer orders directly from store locations.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The company can now fulfill customer orders from store locations, without the fulfillment center, Kohl's said.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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  • Ash trickled down from a gray sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the air Thursday as Angelenos made phone calls to loved ones.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Effect of Technology on Hunting Opportunity The context for Idaho’s HAT working group is that as technology makes hunters more effective at killing animals, hunting opportunity diminishes.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Rod Wave Rod Wave will perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of his Last Lap tour on Saturday, January 18.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Six other teams also performed worse at home than on the road, including two home teams this playoff weekend: the Baltimore Ravens (hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night) and the Houston Texans (hosting the Los Angeles Chargers to kick off the playoff slate).
    Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Beginning in utero, development is a complex series of events that leads to the ability to execute increasingly complex tasks and to control actions and behaviors.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
  • It has been widely reported that the President-elect plans to execute as many as 100 executive orders on a wide variety of issues during his first day in office next Monday.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Amid the devastating ongoing Palisades Fire, actor Sebastian Harrison did everything possible to escape.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025

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“Achieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieve. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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