achieve

Definition

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

Etymology

From Middle English achieven, acheven, from Anglo-Norman achever, Old French achever, achiever et al., apparently from Late Latin *accapāre, from ad (“to”) + caput (“head”) + -ō (verbal suffix), or alternatively a construction based on Old French chief (“head”). Compare Catalan, Occitan, Portuguese and Spanish acabar, French achever.

Example Sentences

• "achieve goals"
• "achieve objectives"
• "You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it."