Attain

Pronunciation: /əˈteɪn/

Definitions of attain

verb to achieve or accomplish something, to reach a goal or objective

Example Sentences

A1 She wants to attain a high score on her English test.

A2 He worked hard to attain his fitness goals.

B1 In order to attain success, one must be dedicated and persistent.

B2 The company aims to attain a larger market share by the end of the year.

C1 After years of hard work, she finally attained her dream of becoming a doctor.

C2 The athlete has attained a level of skill that few others can match.

Examples of attain in a Sentence

formal Education is often seen as the key to attain success in life.

informal If you study hard, you can attain good grades in school.

slang I'm working hard to attain that promotion at work.

figurative Through hard work and dedication, you can attain your dreams.

Grammatical Forms of attain

• past tense: attained
• plural: attains
• comparative: more attainable
• superlative: most attainable
• present tense: attain
• future tense: will attain
• perfect tense: has/have attained
• continuous tense: is/are attaining
• singular: attain
• positive degree: attainable
• infinitive: to attain
• gerund: attaining
• participle: attained

Origin and Evolution of attain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'attain' originated from the Old French word 'ataindre' which came from the Latin word 'attangere' meaning 'to touch upon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'attain' has evolved to mean achieving or reaching a goal or objective, moving beyond just the physical act of touching something.