Synonyms of attaining

attaining

verb

present participle of attain

1

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieving
• winning
• gaining
• obtaining
• making
• scoring
• hitting
• garnering
• securing
• getting
• acquiring
• capturing
• logging
• realizing
• landing
• procuring
• bagging
• clocking (up)
• carrying
• ringing up
• racking up
• approaching
• notching (up)
• drawing
• tying
• excelling
• chalking up
• matching
• equaling
• touching
• surpassing
• meeting
• amounting (to)
• topping
• rivaling
• outdoing
• measuring up (to)
• beating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• losing
• failing (at)
• falling short (of)

2

as in earning

to receive as return for effort

with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earning
• gaining
• winning
• reaping
• obtaining
• garnering
• making
• getting
• securing
• acquiring
• realizing
• achieving
• landing
• capturing
• procuring
• carrying
• drawing
• bringing in
• bagging
• pulling down
• coming by
• accomplishing
• knocking down
• scoring
• accumulating
• netting
• regaining
• grossing
• amassing
• occupying
• recapturing
• annexing
• clearing
• notching (up)
• catching
• taking over
• remaking
• reacquiring
• racking up
• picking up
• reattaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• granting
• giving
• paying
• according
• forfeiting
• yielding
• giving up
• relinquishing
• surrendering
• parting (with)
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attaining

In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification. — Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken. — Quanta Magazine, 22 June 2026

However, the industry-wide goal of attaining human-like intelligence in AI systems will only make this content harder for people to spot, even with all the well-meaning government legislation in the world. — ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026

The fundraiser said Solomon was born and raised in Ghana, eventually emigrating to the United States, attaining a nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 June 2026

And management organizes quarterly beach cleanups for staff members, both of which have contributed to the hotel attaining Green Key certification. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026

Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss. — Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026

Many other people reject formal education (for other people, though usually not for their own kids) as unnecessary to attaining the highest ranks of wealth and power. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026