accomplish
/ə'kɔmpliʃ/
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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
- to gain with effort
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
- put in effect
- carry out a task
- execute the decision of the people
- He actioned the operation