accomplish

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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 For all Bochy, 70, accomplished in the Bay Area, a reunion doesn’t likely doesn’t make a ton of sense for either party. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025 And other scientists are aggressively pursuing other approaches to accomplish the same goal. Rob Stein, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025 In theory, the president is uniquely situated to accomplish these aims. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025 The next one is all about accomplishing an individual goal such as impressing a boss or learning a skill. Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Founded in 1973 as Women in Film, Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries, to achieve parity and transform culture.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Among them is harnessing what is sometimes referred to as clean heat, which means fulfilling the supply chain’s thermal energy needs with renewable sources such as wind and solar.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • In January, the TPSF fulfilled a $25 million funding commitment to Velocity Elevate LP.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The reggaeton star’s ability to perform entirely in Spanish while topping charts globally has rewritten the rules of what mainstream success looks like.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Just players performing the task at hand and being aware of certain situations.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fans have become frustrated watching the Philadelphia Eagles execute the play time and time again.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The area has seen heavy rains at least 20 times since the VRA was executed last year, according to an ABC News analysis of National Weather Service data.
    Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.
    Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But, to do you any good, squeezing the veins must propel the blood in the right direction, toward the heart.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.
    Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • And like Firmerich, many of them continue to make things in their home country.
    Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The new database was implemented in May 2023, while the old system will be phased out over time.
    Max Rego, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Manes’ defenders pointed out she had been cleared by the internal inquiry and was implementing a policy dictated from Washington.
    T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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