accomplish

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • Conifer's smart axial-flux layout puts more magnetic mass further from the axis of rotation and spins the motors faster than traditional axial designs – kind of utilizing the flywheel effect – to achieve higher efficiency and more torque.
    Joe Salas July 19, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Rather than making customers break down needs into searchable keywords, the AI will understand high-level goals and orchestrate the necessary actions to fulfill them.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • With Starliner delays, SpaceX has now landed 14 operational mission contracts and about to fly its 11th, while Boeing has yet to fulfill its first.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Cauley is on her own tour, performing four shows a week in different cities across the U.S., and will be headlining at Zanie's Comedy Club on July 31.
    Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
  • But how does the company perform on financial and operational metrics?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The food and cocktails are creative, expertly executed, and made with care.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
  • Petsch credits one crew member with the stunt being executed flawlessly.
    Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.
    Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
  • When the nests are done, males entice females to join them.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • At least until more signings are made and some of the absentees return, the club’s youngsters will be given an opportunity to impress.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
  • German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.
    Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The commitments also guarantee sustained investment in local general entertainment and sports programming. Canal+ and MultiChoice are now set to implement a structural arrangement, unveiled in February, which addresses local ownership regulations under South Africa’s Electronic Communications Act.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
  • Other districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex have already required students to wear ID badges or are beginning to implement identical policies.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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