transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈchēv ]
verb
( achieved ; achiev·ing )
Etymology: Middle English acheven, from Anglo-French achever to finish, from a- (from Latin ad- ) + chef end, head — more at chief
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to carry out successfully : accomplish
achieve a gradual increase in production
2. : to get or attain as the result of exertion : reach
achieved a high degree of skill
achieved greatness
intransitive verb
: to attain a desired end or aim : become successful
Synonyms: see perform
• achiev·able -ˈchē-və-bəl adjective
• achiev·er noun