Kilo Lingo

/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

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Translation

To finish something successfully after trying hard.

Word origin

From Old French acomplir, built on Latin ad plus complere, meaning to fill up.

Origin
Latin
Root
complere
English cognates
complete

Grammar

Verb typeregular (accomplish, accomplishes, accomplished)

Examples

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To "accomplish" a task is to finish it with success.

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You accomplish goals, tasks, and plans.

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Finishing something hard gives a feeling of accomplishment.

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This word is part of lesson 54.