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a·chieve 
[uh-cheev] Pronunciation Key verb, a·chieved, a·chiev·ing.
[uh-cheev] Pronunciation Key verb, a·chieved, a·chiev·ing. –verb (used with object)
–verb (used without object)
| 1. | to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose. |
| 2. | to get or attain by effort; gain; obtain: to achieve victory. |
| 3. | to bring about an intended result; accomplish some purpose or effect. |
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| a·chieve
(ə-chēv') Pronunciation Key
v. a·chieved, a·chiev·ing, a·chieves v. tr.
v. intr. To accomplish something successfully; perform at a standard or above standard level: skills needed to achieve in school. [Middle English acheven, from Old French achever, from a chief (venir), (to come) to a head; see chief.] a·chiev'a·ble adj., a·chiev'er n. |
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