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 But there’s beauty in a long to-do list and lots of time to accomplish it. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 June 2026 Many Democratic politicians see nothing but a waste of resources that accomplished nothing. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 June 2026 Drake manages an incredible showing on the Billboard 200 – one which no living act has accomplished before. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 This can be accomplished using a VPN. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • That does not mean MAHA has achieved nothing.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • For certain kinds of problems with the right mathematical structure, this promises an exponential speedup over anything a classical machine could achieve.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • If successful, Papapetropoulos believes that these efforts could redefine treatment for conditions linked to the blood-brain barrier, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and stroke, fulfilling his goal to change how these diseases are addressed.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • While the position entails fulfilling four roles, the job of the assessor arguably carries the highest stakes.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Cook has performed at Darcelle’s since the 1990s and has spent 38 years in drag.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Trump has undergone four medical checkups in 13 months, prompting questions about the frequency of his visits, the types of tests being performed and what doctors are looking for.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • It’s all perfectly executed—just don’t expect taverna prices.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Mexico's Attorney General's Office, known as the FGR, announced the discovery Saturday following a search warrant executed at a property in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood of Tijuana, Baja California.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • Ionic liquids are essentially salts that stay in liquid form even in the vacuum of space, which very few materials can do.
    Omar Kardoudi June 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez, and were robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives hit by Will Smith and Andy Pages.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The products are paraben free and not tested on animals, while the bottles are made from biopolymers that are fully recyclable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • When Arkansas implemented Medicaid work requirements in 2018, a Harvard survey found that more than 70% of affected residents remained unsure whether the policy was in place, even after the state sent nearly 600,000 letters, made 230,000 phone calls, and published hundreds of social media posts.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • The mayor has implemented street closures, parking enforcement and deployed more police officers to the area to improve safety.
    Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 6 June 2026

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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