Definition

Verb: 1. To bring to completion; to finish successfully: To carry out and conclude a task, goal, or objective. 2. To achieve or realize a desired aim or result: To succeed in doing or gaining something through effort.

Usage

The verb "accomplish" is used to describe the successful completion of something that requires effort, skill, or determination. It often implies a sense of fulfillment or achievement upon finishing.

Examples

• Verb:
  • She managed to accomplish all her work before the deadline.
  • The team accomplished its mission with precision.
  • He felt a great sense of pride after accomplishing his lifelong dream.

Advanced Usage

• "to accomplish a feat": to achieve something difficult or impressive.
  • Climbing the mountain was an incredible accomplishment.
• "to accomplish little/nothing": to make very little or no progress.
  • Arguing without a plan will accomplish nothing.

Variants and Related Words

• Accomplishment (n): 1. Something that has been achieved successfully. 2. The successful completion of a task.
  • Finishing the marathon was a great accomplishment.
• Accomplished (adj): Highly trained or skilled in a particular area.
  • She is an accomplished pianist.

Synonyms

• Achieve: To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.
• Complete: To finish making or doing something.
• Fulfill: To bring to reality or to carry out a duty or promise.
• Execute: To carry out a plan, order, or course of action.

Phrasal Verbs

(The word "accomplish" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions.)

Related Idioms

• "Mission accomplished": A statement declaring that a goal or task has been successfully completed.
  • The report is finished and submitted—mission accomplished.

Verb

1. to gain with effort
   • she achieved her goal despite setbacks
2. put in effect
   • carry out a task
   • execute the decision of the people
   • He actioned the operation