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Attain

Definition

(verb) To achieve or accomplish something, especially after effort

Examples

After years of hard work, she finally attained her goal.
  • She wants to attain fluency before June.

  • We attained the roof just before sunset.

  • If you stay calm, you can attain more than you think.

  • By 9 p.m., the hikers had attained the summit.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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