attain

/əˈteɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to come to possess, achieve, or succeed in getting or doing something

“She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a professional dancer.”

2. verb

to reach or arrive at a destination or a point in time

“The plane will attain cruising altitude by 10 am.”

3. noun

the act of achieving or reaching something

“Her attainment of a master’s degree took five years.”

Synonyms

  • achieve
  • attainable
  • obtain
  • procure

Antonyms

  • fail
  • lose