Definition of: achieve

(ə·chēv′), v. a·chieved, a·chiev·ing v.t.
1. To accomplish; finish successfully.
2. To win or attain, as by effort, skill, or perseverance; He achieved a position of eminence.
—v.i.
3. To accomplish something; to attain an object. See synonyms under ACCOMPLISH, ATTAIN, EFFECT, GAIN, GET, SUCCEED. [<OF achever < a chief (venir) (come) to a head, finish <LL ad caput (venire)]
—a·chiev′a·ble adjective
—a·chiev′er noun