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ATTAIN

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Attain.

How to pronounce attain:

US

Attain - as a verb

To gain with effort

Example: "She achieved her goal despite setbacks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accomplish21achieve15reach10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring home the baconcome throughdeliver the goodssucceed12win6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

Example: "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit6reach10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrive9come8get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Find unexpectedly

Example: "The archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chance onchance uponcome acrosscome upondiscover14fall uponhappen uponlight uponstrike10

Reach a destination, either real or abstract

Example: "We hit detroit by noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrive atgain5hit6make10reach10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She worked hard to attain her goal of becoming a doctor."
"He finally attained the position of manager after years of dedication."
"With practice, you can attain mastery in any skill."
"The company strives to attain success in the international market."
"It took years of training to attain a black belt in karate."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATTAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ATTAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ATTAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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