accomplish
verb
ac·com·plish
ə-ˈkäm-plish 
-ˈkəm-
-ˈkəm-
accomplished; accomplishing; accomplishes
1
: to bring about (a result) by effort
have much to accomplish today
2
: to bring to completion : fulfill
accomplish a job
3
: to succeed in reaching (a stage in a progression)
would starve before accomplishing half the distance—
W. H. Hudson †1922
W. H. Hudson †19224
accomplisher
noun
Examples of accomplish in a Sentence
There are several different ways to accomplish the same task.
Exactly what he thought he would accomplish is unclear.
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The White Sox last accomplished that feat June 27-30, 1938.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The White Sox last accomplished that feat June 27-30, 1938.
2015 — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester sets a new record for most hitless at bats to begin a career with 58 at bats without a hit.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
According to Mr Bregman, one way to overcome this deficit is to join a group focused on moral ambition, that relies on a cult-like mentality to identify and accomplish their goals.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The New Line/Warner Bros. feature accomplished a rare feat at the box office, heading into a $102 million global start with an even split from domestic and international revenue.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The White Sox last accomplished that feat June 27-30, 1938.
2015 — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester sets a new record for most hitless at bats to begin a career with 58 at bats without a hit.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
According to Mr Bregman, one way to overcome this deficit is to join a group focused on moral ambition, that relies on a cult-like mentality to identify and accomplish their goals.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The New Line/Warner Bros. feature accomplished a rare feat at the box office, heading into a $102 million global start with an even split from domestic and international revenue.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for accomplish
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplish. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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