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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"
   • ▪ reach (a specified age, size, or amount): "dolphins can attain speeds in water which man cannot yet emulate"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘bring to justice’ and ‘reach a state’): from Old French ateindre, from Latin attingere, from ad- ‘at, to’ + tangere ‘to touch’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishATTAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › attainAttain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ATTAIN is to reach as an end : gain, achieve. How to use attain in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › attainATTAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › attainAttain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishATTAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you attain something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › attainattain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishATTAIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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