ATTAIN


Meaning of ATTAIN in English

■ verb

1》 succeed in accomplishing.

2》 reach (a specified age, size, or amount).

Derivatives

~ability noun

~able adjective

~ableness noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. ateindre , from L. attingere , from ad- 'at, to' + tangere 'to touch'.

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