CEFR B2

attained

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: reach, gain, achieve, accomplish

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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

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