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achieve v

(transitive) To carry out or conclude (something, as a task) successfully; to accomplish. To gain or obtain (a desired objective, result, etc.) through effort or skill; to succeed in attaining (an objective, result, etc.); to win. (archaic except literary) To obtain (a physical thing); to get. (obsolete) To end or finish (something); to terminate; (specifically, military) to win (a battle or war). (intransitive) To attain a goal; to succeed in something, now especially in academic performance; (generally) to make an effort; strive. (archaic or literary) Followed by to: to attain a certain position, status, etc. (obsolete) To come to an end; conclude, end; also, to result, to turn out; or (uncommon) to be affected by fate in a certain way.

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