Intermediate ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #43 of 1319

achieve (v.)

to succeed in reaching a goal

Examples

  • She achieved her dream.

Key rules

  • Achieve means succeed in reaching a goal
  • Achieve + object: achieve a goal
  • Achievement is the noun

Common mistakes

  • She achieved to win โ†’ She achieved her goal
  • I achieve a success โ†’ I achieved success

Use cases

  • Discussing goals
  • Career success
  • Describing performance
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Accomplish is a close synonym; use it for effort-based results.

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