a
ttain
Third Person
attains
Present Participle
attaining
Past Tense
attained
Past Participle
attained
1
to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work
transitive
- After years of studying, she finally attained her dream of becoming a doctor.
- Despite facing many challenges, the team managed to attain victory in the championship.
- With dedication and perseverance, he was able to attain a high level of proficiency in playing the piano.
- The company worked tirelessly to attain its financial targets for the quarter.
- Through consistent training, the athlete attained a new personal best in the marathon.
Synonyms:
2
to reach, arrive at, or come to a particular place, time, state, or condition
transitive
- After hours of hiking, they finally attained the summit of the mountain.
- He attained a sense of peace after years of meditation and reflection.
- The train attained maximum speed as it approached the next station.
- The storm finally attained its full strength as it moved over the coast.
- After two hours, the boat attained a distance far enough to see the coast disappear.
3
to reach or achieve a particular age, size, or level
transitive
- The tree finally attained its full height after many years of growth.
- The company has attained a market value of over $1 billion.
- They attained the desired weight for the product launch after months of preparation.
- The fish attained a length of 20 inches, making it the biggest in the pond.
- She attained the age of 18 last week and celebrated with a big party.