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attain
What does attain mean?
attain (verb): to gain (a desired result or other objective) through effort; to accomplish, to achieve.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use attain in a sentence?
- To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce attain?
/əˈteɪn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of attain?
Words related to attain
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “attain” mean?
to restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy
Not quite: that's what repair means.
followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance
Not quite: that's what rid means.
to gain (a desired result or other objective) through effort; to accomplish, to achieve
Right! That's what “attain” means.
to clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse; to clear of (something unwanted)
Not quite: that's what purge means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “attain”?
achieve
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provide
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include
Not quite: include means something else.
believe
Not quite: believe means something else.
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