[achieve] vb achieved ; achiev.ing [ME acheven, fr. MF achever to finish, fr. a- (fr. L ad-) + chief end, head--more at chief] vt (14c) 1: to carry out successfully: accomplish "~ a gradual increase in production"
2: to get or attain as the result of exertion: reach "achieved a high degree of skill" "achieved greatness" ~ vi: to attain a desired end or aim: become successful syn see perform -- achiev.able adj -- achiev.er n