attain
Meaning
- To gain (an object or desired result).
- To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).
- To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc.
- (obsolete) To get at the knowledge of.
- (obsolete) To reach in excellence or degree.
- (obsolete) To reach a person after being behind them.
Synonyms
be accomplished
chance on
light upon
bourgeon
escape from
go as far as
reach up to
make anything a limit
burgeon forth
be next to
be successful
captivate
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈteɪn/
Etymology
From Middle English atteynen, from Anglo-Norman ataindre, from Old French, from Latin attingō. Doublet of attainder and attinge.
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