attains

verb

Definition of attainsnext
present tense third-person singular of attain
1
as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point

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2
as in earns
to receive as return for effort with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attains
  1. achieves
  2. earns
  3. wins
  4. obtains
  5. makes
  6. lands
  7. acquires
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  • This Scoop oversized option, on sale for $27, achieves the high-end aesthetic without a hefty price tag.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This self-emissive design achieves a near-infinite dynamic contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks, dazzling brightness, and remarkable clarity.
    Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of achieves
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  • Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of earns
Verb
  • Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of wins
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  • Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
  • They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
    Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtains
Verb
  • Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
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  • The film tells the story of a former Hollywood star (Moore) whose career decline lands her in Jane Fonda-style fitness-show territory.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of lands
Verb
  • That’s best demonstrated by a novel gameplay mechanic in the form of a camera that Indy acquires from a dissident postman called Ernesto.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The buyer sets up a new entity, acquires the assets of the old business, and then gives the seller a piece of that new entity as part of the payment.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquires
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