# achieve

Pronunciation: say "uh-CHEEV" US /əˈt͡ʃiv/, UK /əˈt͡ʃiːv/

## Verb

1. To succeed in doing or reaching something you aimed for, usually through effort or skill.
   - Simple: To manage to do or get something you wanted, usually after working hard for it.
   - _Negotiators managed to achieve a lasting peace agreement after months of talks._
   - _The company achieved record sales last quarter._
2. To succeed or perform well, now especially in academic settings.
   - Simple: To do well, especially at school or in your studies.
   - _Teachers want every child to achieve, regardless of background._
   - _Students tend to achieve when they feel supported by their families._
3. To obtain or gain possession of a material thing. *(literary)*
   - Simple: To get or come to own a real, physical thing.

## Verb

4. To bring something to a conclusion, especially to finish it successfully. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To bring a task or job to its end, usually with success.
5. To come to a conclusion or to turn out in a particular way. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To come to an end, or to turn out a certain way.

## Origin

From Middle English achieven, from Anglo-Norman and Old French achever. It apparently derives from Late Latin *accapāre, from ad ("to") plus caput ("head"), or alternatively from a form based on Old French chief ("head"), and is related to Spanish and Portuguese acabar.

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