accomplish

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • Scaling This Approach For Greater Impact By refining audience segmentation, message testing and budget optimization strategies, businesses can achieve greater efficiency and engagement—even in industries where traditional marketing is still dominant.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Bonnell: Two deployments, 20 years of service An Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Ruth Castro, told the Fayetteville Observer that Bonnell served in the Special Forces, achieving the rank of sergeant first class and serving from September 2004 to December 2024.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jason's presence could fulfill an ancient prophecy of a Seeker who will use the staff to free the Monkey King.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Reaching out and connecting with another person fulfills a basic human need for belonging and validation.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Tina also revealed that the officiant for the event was her minister, Rudy Rasmus, who also performed the ceremony for Tina and Solange.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Rather than simply verifying identity and granting access, an autonomous system can detect threats in real-time, analyze behaviors, and execute a tailored response—without waiting for human intervention.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Due to the lack of upsets, Johnny Avello, an oddsmaker at DraftKings, said the bettor has done will this year due to a popular trend.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For a list of stock recommendations like these made in The Prudent Speculator, visit theprudentspeculator.com.
    John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • While her 25-year-old brother Presley Gerber was missing from the group outing, Kaia and her parents made their presence known on the red carpet at the Winter Garden Theatre, matching in black ensembles.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The universal 10% tariff rate became effective on Saturday, but the higher rate for those specific countries will be implemented on April 9.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The policy goals far surpass the capacity of the current federal government to effectively and timely implement the tariffs.
    Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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