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 The achievement was accomplished at the European XFEL, a research facility that houses the world’s most powerful X-ray laser, and DESY’s PETRA III photon source in Hamburg, Germany. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025 But Olympia isn't as accomplished a liar as her septuagenarian associate. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025 One thing the shutdown has accomplished is to make the American people even more fed up with Capitol Hill than usual. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Better than this day will be tough to accomplish. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • That’s what researchers at Columbia University have now achieved.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • David Beckham, renowned as one of the greatest footballers of all time, achieved most of his wealth through a combination of soccer club wages and multiple endorsement deals with global brands like Pepsi, Adidas, and Armani, to name a few.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For the previous two games in this National League Division Series, the Dodgers had fulfilled the task that kept their coaches and staff up late at night.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Yeah, but again, so fulfilling creatively.
    Vogue, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Cowboys’ passing offense performed well once again, as Dak Prescott and George Pickens connected for a lethal attack, although the run game could not find any momentum with just 31 yards on the day.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In the box score, Mahomes performed beautifully with 257 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-30 through the air, while rushing for 31 yards on 10 carries.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Startups are advertising ‘AI employees’ and the likes of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz are talking of AI ‘productizing and unbundling’ the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector that executes the core functions of corporations around the globe.
    Adam Gale, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commercial appeal were executed to perfection in what promises to be a must-have collection for our clients.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another big sales behemoth, Walmart also does quite a bit to maintain discounts competitive with Prime Day deals across all categories.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Linda also drags her daughter to a clinic for regular treatments, none of which seem to do any good.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Our senior commerce writer, Emily Farris, regularly reaches for her Made-In nonstick ceramic pan when making eggs or pancakes for her kids.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Danish pharma firm Novo Nordisk, which also makes the top 100, is similarly known for a culture where employees call the CEO by their first name, and don’t feel pressure to stay at work late.
    Adam Gale, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Newsom, in his veto message Monday, raised concerns about the availability of affordable cookware if the ban were to be implemented.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The settings implemented default privacy protections and content limits for many of Instagram’s teen users, restricting posts related to violence, cosmetic procedures or self-harm.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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