— achievable , adj. — achiever , n.
/euh cheev"/ , v. , achieved, achieving .
v.t.
1. to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.
2. to get or attain by effort; gain; obtain: to achieve victory.
v.i.
3. to bring about an intended result; accomplish some purpose or effect.
[ 1275-1325; ME acheven achever to finish, from phrase a chef to (the) head (i.e., to conclusion). See CHIEF ]
Syn. 1. consummate, complete; effect, execute; realize, reach. See do 1 . 2. realize, win.