attain
Definition
- v. to gain with effort
- v. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
- v. find unexpectedly
- v. reach a destination, either real or abstract
Word forms
- Past participle
- attained
- Present participle
- attaining
- Past tense
- attained
- Third person singular
- attains
Example sentences
vt.
She worked hard to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.
vi.
After years of practice, he finally attained a high level of skill in tennis.