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 According to the club 2025 is now the first season with multiple inside-the-park homers since 1998, when Darren Lewis and Nomar Garciaparra both accomplished the feat. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 There is a lot to like about what Wisconsin educators and children accomplish every year. Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025 If the point of this requirement is to announce which rules involve health and safety issues, and therefore bring larger fines, then a rule change can more effectively accomplish this. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Yet Coach Smith hadn’t received any guidance on how to accomplish these goals. Jedediah Blanton, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • Thirteen players have achieved this feat, with 10 of them doing so before 1980.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • That prominence was achieved when Cohesity, which previously held 5% of the market, acquired the 14% held by Veritas.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But alas, the March 2005 issue had me on the inside of a pullout cover to fulfill their legal obligation.
    Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Buried under the charred rubble on Life Changers Global Ministries’ parking lot is a promise that will be fulfilled, the decades-old south Phoenix church’s pastor is quick to assure.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Around the same time, police reported Tammy's death as suspicious and performed an autopsy, with her cause of death being declared asphyxiation.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The move would mark an important milestone for Nvidia -backed Cohesity, which shelved IPO plans in 2021 to first execute a complex merger with its rival Veritas’ data protection unit, according to Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Spence was responsible for developing and executing all communications strategies for the entertainment company and its portfolio of businesses including television and film studio MRC, including Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, data company Luminate, and Dick Clark Productions.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Goalkeeping concerns over Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have perhaps been addressed with the addition of Senne Lammens, but the 23-year-old Belgian is relatively unproven at the highest level having made just 93 career appearances.
    Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Altilium and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have showcased the UK’s first electric vehicle battery cells made from recycled cathode and anode materials.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cash remains hopeful that the provision will be implemented later because cameras could both exonerate teachers who have been falsely accused of neglect and provide evidence against those teachers who do not follow state protocols.
    IndyStar, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Common signs of a healthy work environment A thriving workplace doesn’t happen by accident; it’s carefully built by implementing intentional practices that support, empower and value employees.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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