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attained

UK
/əˈteɪnd/
US
/əˈteɪnd/

Translations

attainedpast participle
Functions adjectivally to describe something that has been achieved or reached.
The attained objectives marked a milestone in the project.
Les objectifs atteints ont marqué une étape importante du projet.
Additional translations
réaliséS’emploie surtout pour des objectifs, des résultats ou des buts atteints après un effort.
attainverb

attained

Past Simple

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 ».
Synonyms
achieve
reach
obtain
acquire
secure
realize
attain to
gain
Antonyms
fail
lose

Definitions

attainedpast participle
Achieved or reached, especially after sustained effort or over a period of time.
The attained objectives marked a milestone in the project.
Having arrived at or reached a specified level, stage, place, or age.
Once an attained size is reached, the fish begins to reproduce.
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.
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