Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Achieve (-ed, -s, -ing)
achieve (-ed, -s, -ing), v. [Fr. acheve-r < L. ad caput venire, come to the end, bring to a head; see chief, adj.] (webplay: come, efforts made, head, obtain, show).
- Acquire by effort; come to by exertion.
- Accomplish; arrive at; complete successfully.
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