attained
əˈteɪnd
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Definition of attained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

achieved statusachieved or reached, usually after effort
  • His attained position in the company was well-deserved..
  • Her attained goals were celebrated by everyone.
  • The attained rank required years of dedication.
accomplished realized
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Origin of attained

Latin, ad (to) + tangere (touch)

Terms with attained included in their meaning

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unattainable
not able to be achieved or attained
of ageadj.
age
having attained a specific age milestone
unattainable
not able to be achieved or attained
success
three significant achievements or qualities attained
Buddhism
sacred fig tree where Buddha attained enlightenment
achievable
capable of being achieved or attained
incomplete
not accomplished or attained yet
goal target
not yet achieved or attained

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  1. French:atteint, ...
  2. German:erreicht, ...
  3. Italian:raggiunto, ...
  4. Spanish:logrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:alcançado, ...
  6. Chinese:实现的, ...
  7. Japanese:達成した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَقَّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשָׂג, ...
  10. Russian:достигнутый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:досягнутий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्त, ...
attain
əˈteɪn

Definition of attain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
excellenceachieve excellence or a high degree
  • He attained mastery in chess at a young age.
accomplish achieve reach
2.
achievementgain a desired result through effort
  • She attained her dream of becoming a doctor.
accomplish achieve obtain
3.
progressionRarereach a place or state by progressionRare
  • The climbers attained the summit by noon.
accomplish achieve
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Expressions with attain

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succeed in achieving a desired aim
She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a doctor.
become well-known or important
She worked hard to attain prominence in her field.
reach the age when someone is legally an adult
She will attain majority next year and vote.
reach the age of adulthood or maturity
He will attain to man's estate at eighteen.

Origin of attain

Latin, ad (to) + tangere (touch)

Examples of attain in a sentence

  • The artist attained international fame with his latest exhibition.
  • He attained a high level of expertise.
  • They attained victory after a long struggle.
  • After years of study, she attained her degree.
  • He finally attained peace after moving to the countryside.

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  1. French:atteindre, réaliser, ...
  2. German:erreichen, ...
  3. Italian:raggiungere, ...
  4. Spanish:alcanzar, llegar, ...
  5. Portuguese:alcançar, chegar a, ...
  6. Chinese:达到, 到达, ...
  7. Japanese:達成する, 獲得する, ...
  8. Arabic:بَلَغَ, وصل إلى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג, לְהַשִּׂיג, ...
  10. Russian:достичь, достигать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:досягати, дійти, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च स्तर प्राप्त करना, प्राप्त करना, ...
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