attain

verb · uh-TAYN

CEFR C1

to reach or achieve something after effort

प्राप्त करना, हासिल करना

Usage

attain a goalattain successattain the age of

Examples

She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a doctor.

India attained independence in 1947.

Common mistake

He attained to first rank in the exam.

He attained first rank in the exam.

Attain takes an object directly, with no 'to'.

Remember: Attain: reach the target.

Useful for

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