Definition of "achieve" []

To perform or carry out with success; accomplish. See Synonyms at perform. (verb-transitive)
To attain with effort or despite difficulty. See Synonyms at reach. (verb-transitive)
To accomplish something successfully; perform at a standard or above standard level: skills needed to achieve in school. (verb-intransitive)

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Use "achieve" in a sentence

"I think public opinion has already hardened, and about the only thing he can realistically hope to achieve is to stop the bleeding in his poll numbers."
"All Clinton can hope to achieve is to make certain that Obama does not win against McCain. chris"
"Paul Flynn has rushed to Alun Cairn's defence, although all he seems to achieve is to remind us just how ancient he really is:"

Words like "achieve"

accomplish achieved achieves achieving begin bring home the bacon come through

come to compass complete culminate deliver the goods effect execute

finagle finish fulfill manage obtain perform progress to

realize score succeed win