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achieve Listen to audioˈi:v/ verb
achieves; achieved; achiev·ing
1 [+ obj] : to get or reach (something) by working hard
This year, our company was able to achieve [=accomplish, attain] all of its production goals. He worked hard and achieved success. [=became successful] a diet that achieves dramatic results With much practice, she has achieved a high level of skill. They achieved high scores on their math tests.
2 [no obj] : to become successful : to reach a goal
We give students the skills they need in order to achieve in college.
— achiev·able Listen to audio ˈi:vəbə/ adjective [more achievable; most achievable]
achievable goals

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