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attain

/əˈteɪn/

attainverb

attained

Past Simple

attained

Past Participle

attaining

Gerund

/əˈteɪn/

Translations

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

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.

Synonyms

attain to

Antonyms