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achieved

verb

Form of achieve , past tense of achieve.

Simple meaning

To get, or gain, as the result of exertion.

Pronunciation

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uhcheevd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

əˈtʃivd

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Definition

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verb

  1. past tense of achieve

    To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.

  2. past tense of achieve

    To obtain (a material thing).

  3. past tense of achieve

    To carry out successfully; to accomplish.

  4. past tense of achieve

    To gain with effort

    “She achieved her goal despite setbacks.”

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To obtain, or gain (a desired result, objective etc.), as the result of exertion; to succeed in gaining; to win.

Used this way, achieved is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Successful and accomplished
Usage feel
Precise and approving

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • achieveverbBase word

    To gain with effort.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • achievernounPerson or profession

    A person with a record of successes.

  • achievementnounDerived noun

    The action of accomplishing something.

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