attain

UK
/əˈteɪn/
US
/əˈteɪn/

Translations

attainverb
attained
Past Simple
attained
Past Participle
attaining
Gerund
UK
/əˈteɪn/
US
/əˈteɪn/
She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour atteindre son objectif de devenir médecin.
Additional translations
obtenirS’emploie surtout pour l’idée de réussir à obtenir ou à réaliser quelque chose; moins fréquent que « atteindre ».

Definitions

attainverb
To succeed in achieving something that one has worked for.
She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a doctor.
To reach a particular age, level, or condition.
He attained the age of 50 last year.
To reach or arrive at (a place), especially after considerable effort or time.
The expedition attained the South Pole in 1911.