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    attain
    /əˈteɪn/

    verb

    • 1. succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for): "clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them"

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  2. to achieve something difficult to do or obtain: You need financial security in order to attain emotional well-being. attainable. adjective us / əˈteɪ·nə·bəl / You need to set goals that are clear and attainable. attainment. noun [ C/U ] us / əˈteɪn·mənt / fml.

  3. 1. : to reach as an end : gain, achieve. attain a goal. 2. : to come into possession of : obtain. he attained preferment over his fellows. 3. : to come to as the end of a progression or course of movement. They attained the top of the hill.

  4. Attain definition: to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain. See examples of ATTAIN used in a sentence.

  5. The verb attain is all about reaching some mark of achievement. You can attain a goal. You can even attain a destination. If you consistently have the highest grades in your class, you'll probably attain a reputation for success.

  6. to achieve something difficult to do or obtain: You need financial security in order to attain emotional well-being. attainable. adjective us / əˈteɪ·nə·bəl / You need to set goals that are clear and attainable. attainment. noun [ C/U ] us / əˈteɪn·mənt / fml.

  7. attain something to reach a particular age, level or condition. The cheetah can attain speeds of up to 97 kph.

  8. ATTAIN definition: 1. to achieve something, especially after a lot of work: 2. possible to achieve 3. the act of…. Learn more.

  9. 1. (transitive) to achieve or accomplish (a task, goal, aim, etc) 2. (transitive) to reach or arrive at in space or time. to attain old age. 3. (intransitive; often foll by to) to arrive (at) with effort or exertion. to attain to glory. Collins English Dictionary.

  10. Attain Definition. To gain as an objective; achieve. Attain a diploma by hard work. To gain through effort; accomplish; achieve. To succeed in reaching or coming ( to a goal) To come to or arrive at, as through movement, growth, or the passage of time. Redwoods can attain a height of 300 feet.

  11. Definition of attain verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.