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#1 (permalink) Thu Aug 03, 2006 22:59 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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#2 (permalink) Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:36 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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