attain (Meaning)

Wordnet

attain (v)

to gain with effort

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

find unexpectedly

reach a destination, either real or abstract

Webster

attain (v. t.)

To achieve or accomplish, that is, to reach by efforts; to gain; to compass; as, to attain rest.

To gain or obtain possession of; to acquire.

To get at the knowledge of; to ascertain.

To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at.

To overtake.

To reach in excellence or degree; to equal.

Webster

attain (v. i.)

To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc.; to reach.

To come or arrive, by an effort of mind.

Webster

attain (n.)

Attainment.

attain Sentence Examples

  1. The student's unwavering determination allowed him to attain academic excellence.
  2. After years of relentless effort, the athlete finally attained her Olympic dream.
  3. The company's innovative strategy helped it attain record-breaking profits.
  4. The scientist's groundbreaking discovery has the potential to attain global recognition.
  5. The aspiring artist worked tirelessly to attain the desired level of technical skill.
  6. The mountaineer's ultimate goal was to attain the summit of the highest mountain in the world.
  7. The entrepreneur's financial savvy enabled him to attain a high level of wealth.
  8. The researcher's meticulous attention to detail helped her attain accurate and valuable data.
  9. The therapist's empathetic approach assisted her clients in attaining personal growth and well-being.
  10. The team's collective efforts ultimately enabled them to attain victory in the competition.

FAQs About the word attain

to gain with effort, reach a point in time, or a certain state or level, find unexpectedly, reach a destination, either real or abstractTo achieve or accomplish

win,achieve, gain, get, garner, secure, hit, make, score, acquire

fail (at), lose, fail (at), lose, miss,miss,fall short (of), fall short (of),

The student's unwavering determination allowed him to attain academic excellence.

After years of relentless effort, the athlete finally attained her Olympic dream.

The company's innovative strategy helped it attain record-breaking profits.

The scientist's groundbreaking discovery has the potential to attain global recognition.