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achieves

v.
A2 Elementary US //əˈtʃivz// UK //ɐtʃˈiːvz// achieves

v. to reach a goal or succeed in doing something. You use this word when you finish a task or get a good result through effort.

v. to successfully complete a task or reach a desired goal. Transitive; typically takes a direct object such as 'success', 'a goal', or 'a result'.


SIMPLE

She achieves her goals every year.

CONTEXTUAL

The team achieves its sales targets by working together.

COMPLEX

He achieves a rare balance between artistic ambition and commercial appeal.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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