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attain

/ə'teɪn/

Synonyms of attain Antonyms of attain Examples of attain Usage of attain Parts of attain Definition that contains attain Words sounding like attain Explanation of attain

verb
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
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hit reach

type of:
come arrive get
verb
find unexpectedly
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chance on chance upon come across come upon discover fall upon happen upon light upon strike

type of:
regain find
verb
to gain with effort
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accomplish achieve reach

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bring home the bacon succeed win come through deliver the goods
verb
reach a destination, either real or abstract
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arrive at gain hit make reach

Definition that contains attain

win attain success or reach a desired goal
strike attain
succeed attain success or reach a desired goal
come to attain
bring home the bacon attain success or reach a desired goal
break even attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business, gambling, or a competitive sport
come through attain success or reach a desired goal
deliver the goods attain success or reach a desired goal