accomplish
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/verb★Intermediate
formal
To successfully complete or achieve something, often through effort or skill.
She accomplished her goal of running a marathon.
He accomplished his dream of becoming a doctor.
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Often used with goals, tasks, or significant achievements.
Collocations
accomplish a goalto successfully complete a specific objectiveaccomplish somethingto complete or achieve a task or objectiveaccomplish with easeto complete something effortlessly
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Related Phrases
accomplish the impossiblephrase
to achieve something that seems very difficult or unlikely
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'accomplish' for significant achievements, while 'complete' is more general for finishing tasks.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Accomplish' is more formal than 'achieve' and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'accomplisshen,' from Old French 'accomplir,' from Latin 'complere' (to fill up).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe significant achievements.
Word Breakdown
ac-
to, toward
prefix-compl-
complete
root-ish
to cause or make
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026EN → EN