achieve
B1 verb/əˈtʃiːv/
Definition
To succeed in reaching a goal through effort and skill.
Simple: To succeed at something.
Common mistakes: Use "achieve" with goals and results, not with people.
Translations
French
atteindre
Arabic
يحقق
Spanish
lograr
Portuguese
alcançar
Examples
- "She achieved her dream."
- "You can achieve anything with practice."
Collocations
-
achieve a goal
-
achieve success
-
achieve a dream
Word family
achievement
achievable
achiever