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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • As governments and industries aim to reach carbon neutrality, innovation in ICs will be instrumental in achieving long-term ESG goals.
    Cecilia Shen, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • With such a young and talented squad — and the weight of winning the Champions League now finally off their shoulders — the question now is how much more this PSG team could go on to achieve?
    The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Ultimately, hundreds of thousands of potential buyers chose not to fulfill their orders, and many of them could have had reasons related to the EV's design flaws.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • This not only fulfills regulatory requirements but also reassures investors about the company's commitment to safeguarding assets and information.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • The rapper is a frequent visitor to Kansas City, having last performed at Azura Amphitheater for 2024’s Kelce Jam.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
  • Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran are among the artists set to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • The Syrian government even returned the belongings of the Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who was executed in Damascus in 1965 after his espionage was discovered, in a goodwill gesture.
    Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
  • The bride clarified that each idea only took about a minute to execute if not less time.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • But then, proving the impossible possible is what these films have done from the start.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 May 2025
  • The pair's journey on Teen Mom has shown what a year of struggling to get pregnant did to Cheyenne and Zach, both as individuals and as a married couple.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • This shows an urgent need to make our intersections much safer.
    Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Nash works part-time as a content creator by making gaming videos on YouTube.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • This means implementing strong guardrails that prevent models from generating harmful content, engaging in deceptive practices, or making decisions that violate human rights.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Democrats have said the Trump administration is trying to intimidate them out of performing their role overseeing how the executive branch implements laws.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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