attain

//əˈteɪn//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Verb

attainInfinitive
attainPresent tense
attainedPast tense
attainedPast participle
attainingPresent participle
attainsThird-person singular
1

To succeed in achieving something, especially after much effort.

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

2

To reach a particular age, level, or condition.

She attained the age of 90 last month.