achieve
a
[[ME acheven < OFr achever, to finish < a-, to + chief, head: see CHIEF]]
1 to do; succeed in doing; accomplish
2 to get or reach by exertion; attain; gain [to achieve one's goals]
–vi. . to bring about a desired result; succeed
–SYN PERFORM,REACH
–a•chiev'a•ble adj.
–a•chiev'er n.
