Attain

Quick meaning: Attain is a verb meaning To come to or reach (a place) by motion or progression.

Meaning

To come to or reach (a place) by motion or progression.

More Meanings

1. To arrive at (a certain age or time, condition or state, etc.); to reach.
2. To gain (a desired result or other objective) through effort; to accomplish, to achieve.
3. To gain possession of (something tangible or intangible) through effort; to acquire, to obtain.
4. To reach (someone) after being behind them.
5. To find out (information, knowledge, etc.); to ascertain, to get at.
6. (intransitive) Often followed by to.
7. Often followed by to.

Example Sentences

Now had they almost attained / The palace portal.

To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day.

Night hangs vpon mine eyes, my Bones vvould reſt, / That have but labour'd, to attaine this houre.

Canaan he novv attains, I ſee his Tents / Pitcht about Sechem, and the neighbouring Plaine / Of Moreh; […]

Word Forms

• attains
• attaining
• attained
• attainest
• attainedst
• attaineth

Synonyms for attain

Depending on context, synonyms include get, reach, accomplish, acquire, catch, earn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include achieve, gain, accomplish, make, reach, hit.

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