Synonyms of attain

Verb


1. achieve, accomplish, attain, reach, succeed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods

usage: to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"

2. reach, hit, attain, arrive, get, come

usage: reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"

3. fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, attain, discover, find, regain

usage: find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"

4. reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain

usage: reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"

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Definition and meaning of attain (Dictionary)