Meaning & use
accomplish
To succeed in doing or completing something, especially something requiring effort or skill.
See it in a sentence
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.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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