accomplish
verb
ac·com·plish
ə-ˈkäm-plish 
-ˈkəm-
-ˈkəm-
accomplished; accomplishing; accomplishes
1
: to bring about (a result) by effort
have much to accomplish today
2
: to bring to completion : fulfill
accomplish a job
3
: to succeed in reaching (a stage in a progression)
would starve before accomplishing half the distance—
W. H. Hudson †1922
W. H. Hudson †19224
accomplisher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of accomplish in a Sentence
There are several different ways to accomplish the same task.
Exactly what he thought he would accomplish is unclear.
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Over the years, Etheridge, 63, accomplished that goal, playing at various penitentiaries near her native Leavenworth.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
All of this will be accomplished while also significantly reducing the amount of water used in new developments with water conservation standards approved by Council.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The report lacks specifics on accomplishing these recommendations or a timeline for even beginning more robust discussions.
—Clarence Williams, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
Dana Taylor: What are the swatters trying to accomplish here?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
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Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
All of this will be accomplished while also significantly reducing the amount of water used in new developments with water conservation standards approved by Council.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The report lacks specifics on accomplishing these recommendations or a timeline for even beginning more robust discussions.
—Clarence Williams, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
Dana Taylor: What are the swatters trying to accomplish here?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for accomplish
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplish. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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