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accomplish something great
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɡreɪt/
achieve a significant or impressive feat
She wanted to accomplish something great before turning 30.
She had ambitious goals and wanted to achieve something meaningful.
general
To achieve a significant, impressive, or meaningful goal or task
With hard work and dedication, he accomplished something great in his career.
He achieved notable success through effort and commitment.
The team accomplished something great by winning the championship.
They achieved a major victory through teamwork and perseverance.
This phrase emphasizes the importance and impact of the achievement, often used to describe personal or collective success.
Collocations
accomplish great thingsachieve significant or impressive featsaccomplish something meaningfulachieve something with purpose or value
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Pro Tip
Usage in Motivational Contexts
This phrase is often used in motivational speeches, self-help literature, and personal development discussions to encourage ambition and perseverance.
Gold Rule
Emphasize Impact
When using this phrase, focus on the significance or impact of the achievement, not just the effort.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'accomplish' (from Old French 'acomplir', meaning to complete) and 'something great' (emphasizing the magnitude of the achievement).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to inspire or describe notable achievements, whether personal, professional, or collective. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
accomplish
to complete or achieve something successfully
verbsomething
an unspecified but significant thing
determinergreat
of notable importance, excellence, or magnitude
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