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Attain vs accomplish



 
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Attain vs accomplish Thu Aug 03, 2006 23:59 pm  Attain vs accomplish
 

Hi,

The word "attain" has a number of synonyms: accomplish, achieve, reach, gain. What's the difference in usage of these words. Could somebody explain?

Many thanks,

Greta
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Meanings Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:36 am  Meanings
 

Hi Greta,

Probably the best way to define these verbs is to use them with particular nouns:

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accomplish, achieve, reach, gain

accomplish a task - complete it successfully
reach the top of a mountain - get to the top
achieve success - be successful in experiencing success
gain popularity - become popular

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