achieve [əˈtʃiːv]
achieve
achieve(
uh
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chiv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to accomplish)
2. (to reach)
a. lograr (success)
She achieved success in everything she put her heart into.Logró tener éxito en todo lo que se propuso.
b. alcanzar (aim or goal)
If you believe in what you are doing, you will achieve your goal.Si crees en lo que haces, alcanzarás tu meta.
c. hacer realidad (dream or ambition)
She achieved her dream to become a painter.Hizo realidad su sueño de convertirse en pintora.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (to be successful)
a. tener éxito
He strove hard to achieve in his career.Se esforzó mucho por tener éxito en su carrera.
achievetransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. conseguir, lograr
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