attain

verb28 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

to achieve a high level of success, often through effort.

to reach a specific aim or purpose.

to achieve a planned objective, often in a formal or business context.

to reach the state of being fully grown or developed.

to reach the stage of life when a person is legally and socially considered an adult.

to become acknowledged and praised for one's achievements.

to get a job or role, especially one with high status.

to achieve a particular social or professional position.

to achieve the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

to achieve a specific position in a hierarchy, especially in the military or an organization.

to gain comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity.

to reach the state of being complete and correct in every way.

to reach a good standard of ability and skill in a language, art, or other area.

a more formal or philosophical way to say achieve a result or purpose.