attain
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/əˈteɪn/
at · tain
/ə · ˈteɪn/
English Definition
v. reach, achieve
Significado en Español
alcanzar, lograr
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đạt được, giành được
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
at(to)+tain(grasp).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “attain” as used in the following sentence: After years of dedication and hard work, she was finally able to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.
A
Seize
B
Achieve
C
Abandon
D
Neglect
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B — Achieve.
“attain” means v. reach, achieve
Common questions about “attain”
What does “attain” mean?
attain — v. reach, achieve. In Chinese: 达到.
How do you pronounce “attain”?
attain is pronounced /əˈteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: at · tain.
Is “attain” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. attain appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “attain”?
at(to)+tain(grasp).
