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accomplished

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈkɑmpɫɪʃt// UK //ɐkˈɒmplɪʃt// ac·com·plished

v. highly skilled or successful at something. You use this to describe someone who has practiced a lot and reached a high level of talent.

v. highly skilled, expert, or proficient in a particular field or activity. Often used to describe individuals who have achieved a high level of technical mastery.


SIMPLE

She is an accomplished pianist who plays with great emotion.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of training, he became an accomplished chef capable of running the city's finest kitchen.

COMPLEX

The gallery features works by several accomplished artists whose technical precision and creative vision have earned them international acclaim within the contemporary art world.

Synonyms
Origin

* First attested in the late 15th century, from accomplish + -ed.

Usage

Typically functions as an attributive adjective placed before the noun it modifies.

Pitfall

He is very accomplish in his workHe is very accomplished in his workLearners often use the base verb form instead of the participial adjective form to describe a person's skill level.

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