accomplish

Definition of accomplishnext

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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

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Recent Examples of accomplish This is a testament to what a skilled character actor can accomplish with limited screen time. Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 Mission accomplished, demonstratively. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026 Mission accomplished, considering many of the players listed above were 30 or older. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 To accomplish that, UCF will return to basics. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • The expectation is to win and achieve goals like the team did in 2024.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But those tactical successes don't necessarily translate to achieving all the president's strategic aims.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The once-largest navy in the world had to borrow a warship from Germany to fulfill its NATO obligations to patrol the North Atlantic.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But research also suggests that slower walking performed over a longer duration may initially produce greater total fat loss in overweight individuals than faster walking performed for shorter periods.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • But that’s exactly how the night climaxed on Friday (March 27) when the uncanny Argentine duo CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso took over Canvas on 10th in Chelsea, New York to perform their electrifying new album, Free Spirits, for the first time.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This year, Florida has already executed four people and has three other cases with death warrants signed.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was executed on March 17 for the death of Fort Pierce police officer Danny Parrish during a 1991 traffic stop.
    Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • After the pair were arrested, Haghighi also co-signed a letter of protest—as did Panahi, who, in turn, was arrested and imprisoned.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Mars may try to push you into making an overly ambitious to-do list, so be sure to let the Moon in that more peaceful sector remind you to take a break!
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Ultimately, to prevent total societal collapse, governments will be forced to implement severe wartime rationing, restricting fuel exclusively to military logistics, emergency services, and vital agricultural supply chains.
    Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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