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attain
to achieve or reach a goal
Synonyms
- achieve
- reach
- accomplish
Antonyms
- fall short
- fail to reach
attain in a sentence
The swimmer worked hard to attain a faster time.
With patience, the class hoped to attain a deeper understanding of the novel.
Where it comes from
From Latin attingere, meaning 'to touch or reach.'
Memory hook
Attain means to arrive at a goal after effort.
Word parts
- tang/tact — touch
attain: at- (toward) + tain (tang, touch)
Read it in context
- The Singing Span Science