ACHIEVES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

achieves

verb

Definition of achieves next

present tense third-person singular of achieve

as in attains

to obtain (as a goal) through effort finally achieved stardom

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as in accomplishes

to carry through (as a process) to completion finally achieved his purpose, which was to form a first-class boys' choir made up of inner-city kids

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Recent Examples of achieves Compact high-power scaling The new optical device also achieves remarkable size reduction. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 That leaves three months to iron out specifics, ease any concerns and come together with a product that actually achieves Rolapp’s goals. —

Brody Miller, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 This method achieves the same delicate crumb as the traditional approach, with one less thing to clean. —

Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026 Hamilton achieves an airy mode of self-astonishment that by degrees turns completely chilling. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 Reiter achieves this impressive combination by building its mini-bus-like body from carbon fiber, delivering an empty vehicle cabin with high torsional rigidity, a very low weight and a roof capacity up to 1,100 lb (500 kg). —

C.c. Weiss march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026 As Kikuo rises through the kabuki ranks and ultimately achieves Japan’s rare status of Living National Treasure, Hibino gradually reshaped the look. —

Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026 How the new shoe achieves this? —

Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026 To ensure the program achieves this goal, drug companies that want to take part in Medicare or Medicaid must offer their medicines at a discount — typically, 25% to 50%, but sometimes higher — to participating hospitals and clinics. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026

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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025