accomplish

verb

ə-ˈkäm-plish How to pronounce accomplish (audio)
Definition of accomplishnext
as in to achieve
to carry through (as a process) to completion you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency

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How does the verb accomplish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accomplish are achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How are the words achieve and accomplish related?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might discharge be a better fit than accomplish?

The synonyms discharge and accomplish are sometimes interchangeable, but discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How do effect and achieve relate to one another, in the sense of accomplish?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When can execute be used instead of accomplish?

While in some cases nearly identical to accomplish, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

In what contexts can fulfill take the place of accomplish?

The words fulfill and accomplish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When could perform be used to replace accomplish?

The words perform and accomplish can be used in similar contexts, but perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
  1. achieve
  2. fulfill
  3. perform
  4. execute
  5. do
  6. make
  7. implement
Verb
  • Netanyahu-Trump meeting stokes ceasefire hopes Trump is keen to achieve a peace deal in Gaza, and Netanyahu is in a strong position domestically after attacks on Iran severely weakened Israel’s regional rival.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
  • Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 8 July 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Trump was elected to fulfill certain promises on immigration.
    — W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
  • The subpoenas are part of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department and the White House to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises to curtail pediatric gender care.
    — Azeen Ghorayshi, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Definition of fulfill
Verb
  • The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.
    — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
  • The MacMillan family will receive the High Hopes Tribute Award. Rzeznik, who had to cancel several shows in South Africa last year due to pneumonia, kicked off 2025 by performing at Bob’s Birthday Bash at WinterFest 2025 in January.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • The procedural process on the Senate floor is also complicated with limited time to execute.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2025
  • Now, Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, are free to execute the layoffs and break up the department’s work among other federal agencies.
    — Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Definition of execute
Verb
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Definition of do
Verb
  • The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.
    — Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Definition of make
Verb
  • This means if someone is caught tagging a church, for example, instead of implementing a fine, that person is ordered to remove the graffiti and meet the victims of the crime.
    — Spencer Pauley, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
  • Always looking to implement new ways of triumphing over others, Brainiac is fascinated by Superman and looks for ways to rise above him.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
Definition of implement
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