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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • The goal is to achieve a steady burn which will continuously produce electricity like a conventional power plant.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Your relationship and ability to communicate effectively with them, and the collective probability of achieving success, may very well depend on it.
    John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Many of the happiest super-agers never retire and have purposeful jobs that fulfill them.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the backlog of unfulfilled orders has reached a record 17,000: at current delivery rates, this would take 14 years to fulfill, although the wait time is expected to eventually shorten.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The pop superstar will perform on Christmas Day, December 25, marking a game-changing moment for both Queen Bey and the NFL.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Spending any time or resources to execute 32 steps when 11 would achieve the same outcome is still inefficient, even if the task is automated or AI-assisted.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Campbell made a controversial decision to execute an onside kick, which subsequently failed, in the fourth quarter when the Lions were trailing by 10 points with 12 minutes left on the clock.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Most people never do this exercise because seeing the gap between their current reality and their dreams feels painful.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The screen was the only solution to make this accessible for the customer.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Campbell’s reasoning that the commercialization of college sports and the denial of NIL opportunities make eligibility rules more legally suspect could invite a range of challenges.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • To safeguard sensitive customer data and financial information, implementing measures such as multifactor authentication, end-to-end encryption and real-time breach monitoring is essential.
    Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • My business is setting this goal and implementing wellness programs and flexible work options to create a supportive, productive environment where employees thrive.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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