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achieved

v.
B1 Intermediate US //əˈtʃivd// UK //ɐtʃˈiːvd// achieved

v. to successfully finish something or reach a goal after working hard. You use this when you are proud of what you have done.

v. to reach a desired objective or result through effort, skill, or courage. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the goal or milestone.


SIMPLE

She finally achieved her goal of becoming a doctor.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of training, the team achieved a record-breaking victory in the final match of the season.

COMPLEX

The diplomat achieved a fragile peace between the two nations, though critics argued that the concessions made to reach the agreement were far too significant.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is frequently used in the passive voice to describe results.

Pitfall

He achieved to win the raceHe achieved his goal of winning the raceAchieve is followed by a noun phrase, not a to-infinitive; use 'managed to' or 'succeeded in' for actions.

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