attained (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈteɪnd/

Definition

Successfully reached or achieved a desired goal, level, or status through effort or development.

Examples

• The team attained their sales target three months ahead of the deadline.

• He attained a high level of proficiency in French after living in Paris for two years.

• The mountain climber attained the summit just as the sun began to set.

How to Use attained

attain a goal (collocation)

to successfully reach a specific objective — "She worked tirelessly to attain her goal of becoming a surgeon."

attain a level (collocation)

to reach a specific degree of skill or status — "The company has attained a level of success that few competitors can match."

Synonyms of attained

Words with a similar meaning to attained:

• reach
• gain
• achieve
• accomplish

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