English · Common Verbs
accomplish
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
[/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/]
succeed in doing
Advancedverb
Definition
To succeed in doing or completing something, especially something difficult.
Example
The small team managed to accomplish a great deal in a surprisingly short time.
The small team managed to accomplish a great deal in a surprisingly short time.
Etymology
From Old French 'acomplir', from Latin 'ad-' and 'complere' (to fill up).
How & Where It’s Used
Slightly formal; common in goal and achievement contexts.