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accomplish

ac·com·plish [ ə kómplish ] (past and past participle ac·com·plished, present participle ac·com·plish·ing, 3rd person present singular ac·com·plish·es)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
achieve something: to carry out or complete something successfully

[14th century. < Old French accompliss-, a stem of acomplir "complete to" < Latin complere (see complete)]

ac·com·plish·a·ble adjective
ac·com·plish·er noun

Word Key: Synonyms
accomplish, achieve, attain, carry out, pull off, realize
CORE MEANING: to bring something to a successful conclusion

accomplish to carry out or complete something successfully;
You don't accomplish anything by placing blame.
Mission accomplished, we headed for home.
achieve to succeed in doing something, usually with effort;
three main ways in which the government hopes to achieve its aims
an example of what can be achieved through good planning
attain to achieve a goal or desired state, usually with effort;
a desire to attain the best qualifications
attain a full command of the English language
carry out to perform a task or activity;
carry out calculations with faultless accuracy
She found it hard to believe that Julius would actually carry out his threat.
pull off (informal) to achieve something impressive, particularly through a combination of skill and luck;
The goalkeeper pulled off a fine save.
He pulled off an immediate coup by appointing a well-known entrepreneur as patron.
realize to fulfill a specific vision, plan, or potential;
realize your potential
His dream was realized when he signed for the New York Giants.
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