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attain

/əˈteɪn/
at · tain /ə · ˈteɪn/
English Definition
v. reach, achieve
中文释义
达到
Significado en Español
alcanzar, lograr
한국어 뜻
달성하다, 이루다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đạt được, giành được
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Example Sentence

She attained her goal.

她达成了目标。

Synonyms
achieve reach
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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.

  1. A Seize
  2. B Achieve
  3. C Abandon
  4. D Neglect
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B — Achieve. “attain” means v. reach, achieve

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With hard work, she was able to ______ her goal of becoming a pilot.

  1. A attain
  2. B abandon
  3. C lose
  4. D forfeit
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A — attain. “attain” means v. reach, achieve

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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.

How do you use “attain” in a sentence?

She attained her goal. (她达成了目标。)

What are synonyms for “attain”?

achieve, reach — all close in meaning to attain (v. reach, achieve).

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).

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