accomplish
verb
Simple meaning
To execute fully.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈkɑmplɪʃ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.
transitive
To finish successfully.
transitive
To complete, as time or distance.
To gain with effort
transitivephilippines
To fill out a form.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.
To 'accomplish' means to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that required effort or planning. It implies a sense of achievement, stronger than just 'do' or 'finish.'
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where you'll really hear it
Workplace communication
“We need to accomplish this project by Friday.”
Motivational speeches
“You can accomplish anything you set your mind to.”
Academic settings
“Students must accomplish all assigned readings.”
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More ways to use accomplish
- “It felt great to finally accomplish my goal after months of hard work.”
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
To run, usually successfully.
To manage to execute.
Word Family
Related forms, grouped by how they connect.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The action of accomplishing something.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
An irreversible accomplishment.
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Synonyms
Sense: to execute fully
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