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Definition of "accomplish" []

  • To succeed in doing; bring to pass. See Synonyms at perform. (verb-transitive)
  • To reach the end of; complete. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "accomplish" in a sentence
  • "What they are really trying to accomplish is to deny any coverage to any woman who gets an abortion whether she has additional private insurance or pays out of pocket."
  • "The only thing she's likely to accomplish is to destroy the Democratic Party."
  • "The first thing any rifle/cartridge combo has to accomplish is to make a hole where you point it."