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

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Recent Examples of accomplish Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025 After 30 years of covering the news at Inside Edition, Norville is embarking on a new journey with a game show that asks contestants to accomplish the simple task of putting a list of things in the correct order for a chance to win up to $15,000. —Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 The subcommittee will gather for a one-day meeting to discuss what’s been accomplished, what is happening now and what still needs to be done. —Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025 Every year, charities with leadership linked to the CCP pump millions of dollars into American environmentalist charities, some of which work directly with the Chinese government to accomplish its policy goals. —Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accomplish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
  1. achieve
  2. fulfill
  3. perform
  4. execute
  5. do
  6. make
  7. implement
Verb
  • Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • To achieve excellence in AI, nations need the compute, but also chip production, AI talent, workforce and corporate adoption, benevolent government regulation, and a thriving ecosystem of AI startups.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Liberation from time and pruning through mass dishwasher ownership is a dream that remainsonly partly fulfilled.
    — Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Half of Walmart’s online orders are fulfilled from stores, with the rest coming from Walmart warehouses and seller warehouses.
    — Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of fulfill
Verb
  • During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Around the same time, police reported Tammy's death as suspicious and performed an autopsy, with her cause of death being declared asphyxiation.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The current owners tapped architect Chip Bohl and interior designer Louise Copeland to execute a complete interior renovation and construct the north wing.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of execute
Verb
  • Ford dropped it from the Explorer’s retail lineup, but continues to offer it in police vehicles, which benefit from its ability to power AC and other accessories without running the engine when parked, as patrol vehicles often spend lots of time doing.
    — Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of do
Verb
  • Raskin cites comments Patel made before being sworn in as FBI director.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In the press release regarding the official launch of the Program, Impel co-founder and CEO Devin Daly emphasized the impact the companies hope to make by helping industry employees gain the acumen to effectively work alongside AI.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of make
Verb
  • She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Paramount last week made the eye-opening decision to implement a five-days-a-week mandate, following in the mold of tech giants like Amazon, which have cited productivity advantages from workers collaborating in person.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of implement

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