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 But Wild struggles to make sure that its recklessness is attached to art that is consistently accomplished. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 The company never fails to emphasize that its frequent interventions are designed to provide a more accurate picture of media consumption—which, as everyone at least seems to agree, is what it’s accomplished with its out-of-home measurement. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The three-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated accomplishing the feat, though there was a small caveat. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 For certain authors and publishers, including Twain, that was accomplished through subscription publishing, with door-to-door canvassers taking orders for books before they were printed. Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • The team achieved 10 times better performance than GNSS systems, with a one nautical mile of positioning accuracy.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama also achieved something that has eluded other artists who were co-opted by commerce and converted avant-garde energies into branding, including Warhol, Haring, Koons, and Murakami.
    Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The government is yet to fulfil a promise that women will be issued licenses to ride motorbikes.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Music has a unique ability to bring people together, and knowing this concert can have a meaningful impact beyond the stage is incredibly fulfilling.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Prior to touching down in Canada, Perry had been performing Down Under for an extended run.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While the festival’s total donation pool is yet unclear, Rodrigo has said that all artists on the lineup are performing for free, though production and staffing costs for a fest this size will be substantial.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • According to the United Nations, executions have surged over the last six months, with at least 56 people executed on national security charges since mid-March — including 27 linked to protests earlier this year.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Code executed during that interruption altered the prediction machinery before the processor could use it.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The win made Okamoto the first Japanese actress to receive Cannes’ best actress honor.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The study’s authors used data from the first six months of 2026 on grocery purchases in 15,000 households using SNAP benefits, of which 3,291 were in 10 states that had implemented new restrictions.
    Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That bill will likely face industry pushback, CNBC suggested, since cloud providers would bear the cost of that new compliance regime, including implementing better know-your-customer protocols.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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