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 And this look really accomplished that. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 Albarran has accomplished his goal of setting the table and has created a lot of traffic in the process. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 None of it should diminish what the Flyers accomplished in a season that should only be viewed as a rousing success. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 11 May 2026 As the couple explained that evening, this feat had been accomplished by hiring dozens of women across the country as surrogates. Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • While an org chart shows reporting lines, an operating model shows how work actually moves, how decisions are made and how outcomes are achieved.
    Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Varda’s goal is to provide an in-orbit environment to develop crystals for drugs under conditions that can never be achieved on Earth.
    Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Established in 2020, to be eligible for a best picture nomination a film must fulfill diversity criteria that includes a combination of casting, subject matter, leadership and departments heads, crew, apprenticeships and/or audience development.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 May 2026
  • Researchers at Colliers said this shift is driven by the fact that one in four online orders is now fulfilled directly through a physical store.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Catalina suffers from an unspecified mental disability, which Saavedra, who is not handicapped, performs in an arguably inappropriate register of fidgety hands and shifty-eyed glances.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • Fighters — draped in elaborate costumes and protective charms believed to ward off injury and channel spiritual power — perform to the beat of sabar drums, emphasizing the sport’s spiritual side, which for many is as important as the fight itself.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • Advertisement Another key decision that the administration will need to make, Sandweg said, is how much freedom the White House is willing to give the next director in executing its immigration policies.
    Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The advantage that Republicans might hope to obtain by this November, could, hypothetically, grow even more if the Democrats did nothing before 2028.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
  • Isn’t that what a team captain would do?
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • That makes advertising and marketing by far their biggest expense.
    Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
  • Like ballet flats, these shoes have a low-profile silhouette, which will make a sweet complement to breezy blouses and midi skirts in the summer months.
    Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The parent of a female athlete at Saturday's meet told Fox News Digital that a coach informed them that the same pilot program would be implemented for the remainder of the state postseason, starting with the section final on Saturday.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • Chelsea’s stable of wingers may be less confident of their future prospects if Alonso implements his Leverkusen system.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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