achieved; achieving; achieves
: to succeed at reaching or accomplishing (a goal, result, etc.) especially through effort
achieved fame
achieved a certain level of success
hoping to achieve their objective
talks aimed at achieving peace
You've worked hard, made sacrifices and have finally achieved your dream.—Lewis Howes
When a show achieves cult status …, it inevitably loses some of its original charm.—Debra Craine
He often achieved an effect with jokes where mere oratory would not work so well …—Paul Johnson
Try to achieve a balance between relaxation and responsibility.—Russell Grant
A quadruple jump entails four rotations, as the name implies. But exactly how skaters achieve the feat can vary.—Candice Choi
… the good work achieved during his long tenure has often been overlooked …—James Riach
: to reach or bring about a desired end or goal : to become successful
We shouldn't be afraid to push our kids to achieve.—John Keilman
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