Kilo Lingo

/əˈtʃiːv/

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Translation

To succeed in doing or getting something after trying hard.

Word origin

From Old French achever, to bring to an end, from the phrase a chief, to a head.

Origin
Old French
Root
achever
English cognates
chief

Grammar

Verb typeregular (achieve, achieves, achieved)

Examples

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You achieve something by effort over time.

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Achieve often goes with success, goals, and dreams.

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Achieve nothing means get no result at all.

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This word is part of lesson 46.