accomplish

Definition of accomplishnext

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How does the verb accomplish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accomplish are achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How are the words achieve and accomplish related?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might discharge be a better fit than accomplish?

The synonyms discharge and accomplish are sometimes interchangeable, but discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How do effect and achieve relate to one another, in the sense of accomplish?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When can execute be used instead of accomplish?

While in some cases nearly identical to accomplish, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

In what contexts can fulfill take the place of accomplish?

The words fulfill and accomplish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When could perform be used to replace accomplish?

The words perform and accomplish can be used in similar contexts, but perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accomplish The primary question is whether this crowded field of new entrants is actually accomplishing anything, or whether its members are simply tripping over one another with deleterious impact. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026 States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive. Enyi Okebugwu, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Gonzalez accomplished the feat Saturday, driving in the game-ending run with a single in the ninth inning to lift the Sox to a 2-1 win. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • The 44-year-old singer's children, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, made a rare joint public appearance at Paris Men's Fashion Week after TMZ reported that the two would achieve a runway milestone together during the days-long sartorial event overseas.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • In addition, for those who endeavor to achieve a higher degree, Future Legends continues to support its scholars into post graduate fields such as medicine, law, the sciences, and finance, the news release states.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • More than half of Gen Zers said doing work that was personally fulfilling was within their top three priorities, and 25% ranked helping and caring for others up top, as well.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • The commission just fulfilled one of its primary duties, forwarding to Mayor Barbara Lee a shortlist of finalists to be considered for the job of the Oakland Police Department’s next permanent chief.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Over the past three and a half decades, the group has performed across the country, including in Las Vegas and Detroit, while also making history closer to home.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • More than just a sporting event, live music capped the action on the first two nights, with Kaskade headlining Friday and DJs Mustard and Subtronics set to perform Saturday.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The surest way to move the fastest, have the greatest impact and capture the most value is to vertically integrate and execute on the full value chain end-to-end.
    Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
  • Most of the videos featured phony trades executed on dummy sites designed to resemble Polymarket, according to the Journal, which said the company's actions were part of a campaign to lure users to its offshore, unregulated platform.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
  • Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Later, there were heavy planters added to the pool deck and other additions made to the building.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • The council made similar appointments when Patrick Cannon stepped down in 2014 after he was indicted on public corruption charges and in 2013 when Anthony Foxx left the city to become the federal secretary of transportation.
    Mary Ramsey Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Other states implemented restrictions earlier in the year, including New Mexico, which banned many consumer fireworks in April.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Even after President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, not every state was eager to implement the new law.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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