attains

verb

Definition of attainsnext
present tense third-person singular of attain
1
as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in earns
to receive as return for effort with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attains
  1. achieves
  2. earns
  3. wins
  4. obtains
  5. makes
  6. lands
  7. acquires
Verb
  • As many software startup founders and executive teams can attest, reaching the stage where the business achieves scalable growth is an incredible milestone.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ross, who co-wrote the script with Joslyn Barnes, achieves an advance in narrative form, one that singularly befits the movie’s subject—not just dramatically but historically and morally, too.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieves
Verb
  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of earns
Verb
  • Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of wins
Verb
  • The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of obtains
Verb
  • Automakers have the option to use only the current model year instead, but averaging the current year with lower numbers makes the 35% easier to reach.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
Verb
  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands on Max not long before James Gunn’s new Superman film is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
Verb
  • Specific employee impact would depend on what entity acquires Chrome, how the divestiture is structured and what strategies the new owner implements.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • At her side, Amerigo acquires an awareness that leads him to a painful choice that will change his life forever.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of acquires
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near attains

attainments

attains

attar

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Attains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attains. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on attains

Nglish: Translation of attains for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of attains for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...