accomplish

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb accomplish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accomplish are achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How are the words achieve and accomplish related?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might discharge be a better fit than accomplish?

The synonyms discharge and accomplish are sometimes interchangeable, but discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How do effect and achieve relate to one another, in the sense of accomplish?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When can execute be used instead of accomplish?

While in some cases nearly identical to accomplish, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

In what contexts can fulfill take the place of accomplish?

The words fulfill and accomplish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When could perform be used to replace accomplish?

The words perform and accomplish can be used in similar contexts, but perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • Both Bronco and Bronco Sport have earned overall 5-star NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ratings, and Bronco is currently the only vehicle in its segment to achieve a five-star overall vehicle score in NHTSA’s testing.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 14 June 2025
  • However, in Condrieu, the grape achieves an expression that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • The analyst pointed to Gildan's sourcing in South America as a potential way for the company to pay a less than 10% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. Companies could choose to partner with Gildan as a result, in order to fulfill production needs, the analyst said.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 17 June 2025
  • Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Or, indeed, of the lyrics of the song performed by — checks notes — Vikina and Richaelio.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2025
  • The only headliner to perform was country hitmaker Luke Combs on Thursday, who made history as the festival's first-ever country headliner.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • But the next challenge will be executing those plans.
    Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
  • For example, Southwest executes over 4,000 flights per day with a fleet of just over 800 airplanes, or around five flights per day per airplane.
    Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members discuss what companies can do now to ensure reliable supply chains in the future.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The best sunscreens for dry skin do more than just protect.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Verb
  • Materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are used to make EV batteries, must be mined using risky, expensive water-intensive procedures.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • The 25-year-old made his first professional hole-in-one during his second-career win at the Genesis Invitational in February.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Another federal judge in Massachusetts earlier this year blocked the NIH from implementing a policy change that would have cut funding for research overhead costs, which is now being appealed by the Trump administration.
    Stefan Becket, CBS News, 17 June 2025
  • The measure has to be approved by 60% of Florida voters to be implemented.
    Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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