attain

Definition

To gain (an object or desired result).

Etymology

From Middle English atteynen, from Anglo-Norman ataindre, from Old French, from Latin attingō. Doublet of attainder and attinge.

Example Sentences

• "To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day."
• "Lord Ross. Your presence makes us rich, most noble lord. / Lord Willoughby. And far surmounts our labour to attain it."
• "[…] he will stick at no falsehood, or hesitate at no crime, to attain his ends."