How to pronounce achieve

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What achieve means

verb

To reach a goal by working hard for it

In a sentence: After weeks of practice, Mia achieved her goal of swimming across the pool.

Where it comes from: It comes from an old French word meaning "to finish" or "to succeed." It may come from words meaning "to the end."

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