attain

Meanings

• Verb

  Reach or obtain (something), especially a position of power, wealth, or honor.

  - "He attained great success in business."
  - "After years of hard work, she finally attained her dream job."

• Verb

  Obtain or gain possession of (something) by effort, skill, or luck.

  - "The team attained the championship title."
  - "He attained a perfect score on the exam."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈteɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

accomplish , achieve , get , ascertain , catch up with , overtake , equal , get , reach

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with attain
chained , rained , mained

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Variants

List of all variants of attain that leads to same result
attain , attainabilities , attainability , attainable , attained , attaining , attains

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Etymology

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From Old French atainer, from a tenir to hold, take.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'attain' is related to the word 'tenancy'? Both words come from the Old French word 'tenir', meaning 'to hold' or 'to possess'.

2. In the game of chess, a player can 'attain' a checkmate by placing their king in a position where it is under attack and cannot move without being captured.

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Related Concepts

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1. Achievement: The action of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.

2. Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

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Culture

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In literature, 'attain' is often used to describe characters reaching their goals or achieving success. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth's ambition drives him to attain the throne, but ultimately leads to his downfall.

How to Memorize "attain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ladder or staircase to represent the process of attaining something. Imagine yourself climbing the ladder and reaching the top to achieve your goal.
   - Imagine a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, representing the reward or success you will attain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'attain' with the word 'achieve'. Repeat the phrase 'I will achieve my goal' or 'I will attain success' to yourself.
   - Associate the word 'attain' with the image of a trophy or a certificate to represent the feeling of accomplishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym A-T-T-A-I-N: Achieve, Take, To, Today, Achieve, Now.
   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Attain the heights' or 'Attain the peak' to remember the meaning of the word.

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