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attain

/əˈteɪn/
verb
  1. To gain (an object or desired result).

    "To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day."

    Similar: accomplish, achieve, get

  2. To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).

  3. To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc.

    Similar: get, reach

Synonymsaccomplish, achieve, get, ascertain, catch up with, overtake

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