English

achieve

əˈtʃiːv, əˈtʃiv
Meaning: to achieve
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: əˈtʃiv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base achieve
3rd person singular present achieves
Present participle achieving
Past achieved
Will future will achieve
Going-to future going to achieve
Imperative negative don't achieve / do not achieve

Example sentences

She worked hard to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.
She worked hard to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.
Hard work and dedication are essential for achieving success in any field.
Hard work and dedication are essential for achieving success in any field.
The actor achieved worldwide fame after his breakout role.
The actor achieved worldwide fame after his breakout role.
The company achieved significant market penetration within the first year.
The company achieved significant market penetration within the first year.
The criminal achieved notoriety for his daring escapes.
The criminal achieved notoriety for his daring escapes.

Usage Notes

To succeed in reaching a goal or aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

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