Main Entry:

achieve

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈchēv\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

achieved; achiev·ing

Etymology:

Middle English acheven, from Anglo-French achever to finish, from a- (from Latin ad-) + chef end, head — more at chief

Date:

14th century

transitive verb 1 : to carry out successfully : accomplish <achieve a gradual increase in production> 2 : to get or attain as the result of exertion : reach <achieved a high degree of skill> <achieved greatness> intransitive verb : to attain a desired end or aim : become successful

synonyms see perform

— achiev·able \-ˈchē-və-bəl\ adjective

— achiev·er noun