How to Use "Achieve" with Example Sentences

achieve (v): to succeed in reaching a goal or accomplishment

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Used with verbs:

"He failed to achieve the success he desired."
(failed to, could not, was able to, attempted to, tried to)

Used with nouns:

"The scientists achieved a breakthrough in their research."
(breakthrough)

"He achieved his dream of climbing Mount Everest."
(dream, goal)

"She will not stop until she achieves perfection."
(perfection)

Used with adverbs:

"She never achieved her dreams."
(never)

"She rarely achieved what she wants."
(rarely)

"He often achieves his goals."
(often, always)