Attain
/əˈteɪn/
To attain means to reach a goal or get something you worked hard for, like finishing a tough project or earning a trophy in a sport.
Examples
- After practicing every day for weeks, Maria was thrilled to finally attain her goal of winning first place in the school spelling bee.
- In science class, we worked hard on our group project about the solar system, and I was proud when we were able to attain a high score from our teacher.
- My soccer team trained diligently all season, and we were excited to attain the championship trophy after winning the final game.
Synonyms
achieve
reach
obtain
gain
secure
accomplish
Antonyms
lose
fail
miss
give up
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