Attained Meaning in English
word · lemma: attain
əˈteɪnd
uh-TAYND
ɐtˈeɪnd
uh-TAYND
Definition
Reached or achieved a goal, level, or result after effort.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/academic word, often used in written English about goals, success, or milestones (e.g., 'attained a degree'). Similar to 'achieved' but often emphasizes reaching a level or standard. Not used with physical possession (use 'get'/'receive' for objects).
Spanish: alcanzado - conseguido - logradoPortuguese (BR): atingido - alcançado - conseguidoPortuguese (PT): atingido - alcançado - conseguidoChinese (Simplified): 获得 - 达到Chinese (Traditional): 獲得 - 達到Hindi: प्राप्त किया - हासिल कियाArabic: حقق - نالBengali: অর্জন করেছে - পৌঁছেছেRussian: достиг - достигнул (целей)Japanese: 達成した - 獲得したVietnamese: đạt đượcKorean: 달성했다 - 성취했다Turkish: ulaştı - elde ettiUrdu: حاصل کیا - حاصل کر لیاIndonesian: mencapai - meraih
Example Sentences
She attained the highest grade in her class.
basic
The company attained its sales target this year.
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He attained professional success after many years.
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By the time she was thirty, she had attained all her major goals.
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After years of training, the athlete finally attained world-class status.
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His ideas have attained widespread recognition across the industry.
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