Meaning & use

accomplish

verb·Academic

To succeed in doing or completing something, especially something requiring effort or skill.

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The team accomplished the project ahead of schedule despite several setbacks.

She hoped to accomplish at least one major goal before the end of the year.

A note on using this word

Accomplish is often used with goals, tasks, or missions, and pairs naturally with words like "nothing," "much," or "a great deal" to describe the scale of success.

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