Emily Dickinson Lexicon

attain (attained), v. [L. attingěre, to reach, to come to or overtake.] (webplay: acquisition, common, ease, knowledge, mind).

1. Accomplish; do; reach by effort.
2. Acquire; gain; obtain.
3. Have happen; be subject to.
4. Gather; accumulate; collect; assemble; produce; manufacture.