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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈteɪn/
Forms: attaining, attained
attain means: To get something you want by working for it.
verb
ACHIEVE A GOALC1
To get something you want by working for it.
- She finally attained her goal.
- The team attained a high standard through regular practice.
- Can lasting peace be attained without trust?
REACH A POINTC1
To reach a particular place, position, age, or stage.
- The aircraft attained its maximum height.
- She attained the rank of captain at thirty.
- Few plants here attain their full size.
Questions about attain
What does attain mean?
To get something you want by working for it.
What is attain in other languages?
Türkçe: başarmak · Español: lograr · Français: atteindre · Deutsch: erreichen · Italiano: conseguire · 日本語: 達成する
How do you pronounce attain?
It is pronounced /əˈteɪn/.
How do you use attain in a sentence?
She finally attained her goal. The team attained a high standard through regular practice.
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